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RY55 TJO

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,210 mi
Last recorded139,210 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 TJO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 139,210 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 125,700 miles

both front tyres on legal limit on edges advise replacment

oil leaks

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Fail 12 Mar 2009 125,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres on legal limit on edges advise replacment

oil leaks

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 14 Mar 2008 89,728 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,870 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake pads wearing low < advise replacement >

rear brake pads wearing low < advise replacement >

wind screen damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2006 2,538 miles

hand brake travel

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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RY55 TJO is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RY55 TJO, 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 RY55 TJO registered?

RY55 TJO is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is RY55 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY55 TJO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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