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SF55 VTY

2006 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,970 mi
Last recorded21,970 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 VTY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 21,970 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 19,578 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 19,578 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 19,546 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 16,684 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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SF55 VTY is a 2006 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SF55 VTY, 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

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What year was SF55 VTY registered?

SF55 VTY is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is SF55 VTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 VTY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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