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VU56 ZFV

2006 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,039 mi
Last recorded72,039 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 ZFV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 72,039 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 68,712 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 61,324 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

o/s/f upper inner wing guard fouling strut and wire insecure?

Fail 10 Aug 2016 61,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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)

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

o/s/f upper inner wing guard fouling strut and wire insecure?

Pass 29 Aug 2015 52,493 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 42,592 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 42,592 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 34,224 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 27,862 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,862 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 19,580 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 13,508 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 11,852 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 11,852 miles

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

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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VU56 ZFV is a 2006 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU56 ZFV, 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 VU56 ZFV registered?

VU56 ZFV is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is VU56 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU56 ZFV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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