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SG56 VLA

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,790 mi
Last recorded120,790 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 VLA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 120,790 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 105,354 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 95,954 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 90,579 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 90,449 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 85,670 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 85,592 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear anti roll bar link balljoint worn close to excess

offside front anti roll bar link balljoint worn close to excess

offside rear anti roll bar link balljoint worn close to excess

Pass 19 Dec 2012 77,435 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 77,340 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 69,608 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 69,603 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 69,598 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,417 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,150 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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SG56 VLA is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SG56 VLA, 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 SG56 VLA registered?

SG56 VLA is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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