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SB55 TXU

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,469 mi
Last recorded74,469 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 TXU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,469 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 74,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,345 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 58,345 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,327 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 41,007 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 36,901 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 32,491 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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SB55 TXU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB55 TXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SB55 TXU?

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What year was SB55 TXU registered?

SB55 TXU is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is SB55 TXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 TXU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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