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SG56 VLH

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,676 mi
Last recorded93,676 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 93,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 93,665 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 93,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 88,869 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 88,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber split

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 6 Sep 2016 80,332 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber split

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,581 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 75,581 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 70,110 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 70,110 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,187 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 59,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,206 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 30,277 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,173 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,205 miles

slight cuts n/s/f tyre side wall

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 VLH is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

SG56 VLH is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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