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RJ56 FDL

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,951 mi
Last recorded163,951 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 FDL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 163,951 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil possible top gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 159,980 miles

rear suspension arms rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2017 157,976 miles

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

rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2016 154,967 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 154,960 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 151,612 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 142,835 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2014 142,835 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 120,385 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 120,385 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 94,893 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 74,156 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 74,156 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,999 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 49,999 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,104 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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RJ56 FDL is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel 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 RJ56 FDL, 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 RJ56 FDL registered?

RJ56 FDL is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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