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RX56 ECT

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,228 mi
Last recorded83,228 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 ECT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 83,228 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 77,676 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 77,676 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 71,542 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 75,405 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre under inflated when presented - Re-inflated

Pass 13 Aug 2015 72,482 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre 2-3mm tread

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

Slight damage to rear number plate

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 68,659 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn/splitting

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly on edges

Noise from nearside rear brake when turning wheel

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 68,659 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn/splitting

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly on edges

Noise from nearside rear brake when turning wheel

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2013 65,642 miles

both front wiper blades starting to tear

parking brake has just met the requirements of 16% efficiency

Fail 23 Aug 2013 65,442 miles

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

both front wiper blades starting to tear

Pass 29 Nov 2011 58,005 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,903 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 46,865 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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RX56 ECT is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX56 ECT, 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 RX56 ECT registered?

RX56 ECT is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is RX56 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX56 ECT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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