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WG56 FFR

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,694 mi
Last recorded109,694 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 FFR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 109,694 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 109,692 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 95,579 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 95,578 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,238 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 82,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 70,019 miles

Coolent Leak

Fail 6 Jan 2016 70,019 miles

Coolent Leak

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 57,774 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 57,773 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 46,338 miles

Front brake discs have minor surface corrosion

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 8 Jan 2014 46,332 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,019 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 42,019 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

due to cage on rear seat unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

nearside rear tyre cracked across tread not ex[posing ply or cords

Pass 24 Nov 2011 36,997 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Dec 2010 31,270 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 31,270 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 23,181 miles

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

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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WG56 FFR is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey 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 WG56 FFR, 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 WG56 FFR registered?

WG56 FFR is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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