2006 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · KM56 ABZ
2006 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 131,091 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KM56 ABZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 131,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KM56 ABZ Mileage History
- 17/09/2024124,575 mi
- 12/09/2025128,003 mi+3,428 mi
- 12/09/2025128,003 mi
- 02/09/2026131,089 mi+3,086 mi
- 02/09/2026131,091 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,328 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KM56 ABZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Kia Carens (KM56 ABZ) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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