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SC55 YGO

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,161 mi
Last recorded102,161 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 YGO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 102,161 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 89,559 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 77,739 miles

both both front c.v boots starting to split

Fail 12 Jul 2014 77,739 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both both front c.v boots starting to split

Pass 13 Jul 2013 64,034 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,619 miles

advise brake fluid below max

advise front no plate deteriorating

advise rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2012 58,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise brake fluid below max

advise front no plate deteriorating

advise rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,437 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 55,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise front no plate deteriorating

advise o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Feb 2010 50,459 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 50,548 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 36,822 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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SC55 YGO is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol 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 SC55 YGO, 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 SC55 YGO?

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What year was SC55 YGO registered?

SC55 YGO is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is SC55 YGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC55 YGO 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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