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PK56 KHA

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,858 mi
Last recorded76,858 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 KHA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 76,858 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 76,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 69,839 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 69,772 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 62,245 miles

Nearside Parking brake only just passed test

Fail 29 Jun 2016 62,275 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Parking brake only just passed test

Pass 2 Jul 2015 53,394 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 53,394 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 50,925 miles

All brake pipes covered in underseal cannot fully inspect

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 45,276 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front to rear brake pipes slight corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 45,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front to rear brake pipes slight corroded

both rear tyre inner edge worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 37,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front exhaust flexi joint worn

offside wiper split

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 27,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 1 Nov 2011 27,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 23 Aug 2010 21,176 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,670 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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PK56 KHA is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 62,920 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK56 KHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PK56 KHA registered?

PK56 KHA is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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