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SC55 YGR

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,262 mi
Last recorded104,262 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 YGR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 104,262 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 104,262 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 94,015 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 93,986 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 81,041 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 71,462 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 71,462 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 64,294 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 64,294 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 58,212 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 51,445 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,445 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,476 miles

handbrake high

Fail 25 Jan 2010 32,476 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake high

Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,618 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YGR is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YGR, 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 SC55 YGR registered?

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

Is SC55 YGR safe to buy?

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