MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Slight binding on both rear wheels
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracked cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside headlamp has reduced light output on dipped beam.
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside headlamp has reduced light output on dipped beam.
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
coolant level very low.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
coolant level very low.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
engine covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
engine covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Full exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PK56 LFT is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 LFT, 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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PK56 LFT is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 October 2006.
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