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VU56 ZGO

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,460 mi
Last recorded158,460 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 ZGO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 158,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 153,786 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 153,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 71,497 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,491 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 53,490 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 48,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,489 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,223 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 35,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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 ZGO is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZGO, 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 ZGO registered?

VU56 ZGO is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is VU56 ZGO safe to buy?

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