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SA56 ZGS

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,895 mi
Last recorded89,895 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 ZGS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,895 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer door openinig handel faulty

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 79,979 miles

rear brake discs corrosion/advise service check

Fail 22 Oct 2015 79,979 miles

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

rear brake discs corrosion/advise service check

Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,455 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 58,110 miles

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)

both rear number plate lamps have corrosion evident

Fail 24 Oct 2013 58,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,274 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 46,273 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 41,505 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,454 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 34,454 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,592 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 ZGS is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA56 ZGS, 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 ZGS registered?

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

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