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SK56 ZXJ

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,367 mi
Last recorded90,367 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 ZXJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 90,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly insecure

Fail 12 Jan 2015 90,333 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

damage to rear of car

Fail 30 Dec 2014 90,271 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexie pipe in poor condition

offside number plate light dim

Pass 27 Dec 2013 83,674 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres tread starting to wear on inner edges

o/s no plate light bulb dim

slight play o/s/r suspension liknk rod

Pass 2 Jan 2013 75,232 miles

front part of exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2013 75,232 miles

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

front part of exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 58,032 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 58,032 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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SK56 ZXJ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SK56 ZXJ, 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 SK56 ZXJ registered?

SK56 ZXJ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is SK56 ZXJ safe to buy?

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