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VU56 ZGE

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,351 mi
Last recorded122,351 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 ZGE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2023 122,351 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear bulbs faded (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at centre/rear joint - corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame likely to fail badly holed and corroded at o/s (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs corroded and worn (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

age related corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 30 Sep 2022 116,116 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On the joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 107,752 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear wheel arch and outer sill corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear wheel arch and outer sill corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, surrounding area and components rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 107,751 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main feed brake pipes corroded to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear wheel arch and outer sill corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear wheel arch and outer sill corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, surrounding area and components rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 99,025 miles

Corrosion to rear of o/s sill

Corrosion to rear subframe + front suspension arms

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 21 Sep 2020 99,025 miles

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

Corrosion to rear of o/s sill

Corrosion to rear subframe + front suspension arms

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 3 Oct 2019 92,634 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy hoses in to engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Hand brake only just met limits 16%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Small crack in windscreen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy hoses main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 92,320 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe on shocker (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Pipe on shoecker (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy hoses in to engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Small crack in windscreen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy hoses main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 84,801 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Rear n/s roll bar link has slight play

o/s front outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,525 miles

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

Front discs corroded

Front suspension arms corroded

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 75,525 miles

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

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

Front discs corroded

Front suspension arms corroded

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,340 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Park brake only just met minimum efficiency

Fail 23 Sep 2016 68,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 61,778 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,963 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 47,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 40,857 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,004 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,325 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 26,321 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,170 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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VU56 ZGE is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VU56 ZGE, 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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VU56 ZGE is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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