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SA56 ZGO

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,066 mi
Last recorded103,066 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 ZGO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 103,066 miles

advise off side front brake pipe to flexi

advise off side front drop link

Fail 26 Jul 2016 103,064 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0 kg (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 50 kg (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise off side front brake pipe to flexi

advise off side front drop link

Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,513 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 86,513 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2014 75,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,396 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 66,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 45,922 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 45,921 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,173 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,041 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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SA56 ZGO is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SA56 ZGO, 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 SA56 ZGO registered?

SA56 ZGO is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is SA56 ZGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA56 ZGO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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