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AD06 TLV

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,284 mi
Last recorded98,284 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 TLV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 98,284 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer c v gaiter requires attention soon

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wiper rubber starting to split

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch requires attention soon

Offside Rear brake back plate coroded

clutch pedal anti slip worn

Fail 23 Oct 2020 98,283 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer c v gaiter requires attention soon

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wiper rubber starting to split

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch requires attention soon

Offside Rear brake back plate coroded

clutch pedal anti slip worn

Pass 23 Oct 2019 92,671 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 65,162 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 85,938 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2017 76,006 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 76,006 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inboard face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inboard face (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 70,562 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 70,561 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust mounting broken off exhaust (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre wearing badly on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened Inner disc face seriously corroded (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wearing badly on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner disc face excessively corrroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 62,842 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

rear mounting broken but exhaust still suported

Fail 1 Oct 2015 62,842 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

rear mounting broken but exhaust still suported

Pass 1 Oct 2014 55,536 miles

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

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

center and rear exhaust sections corroded

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Sep 2014 55,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

complete exhaust corroded

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,878 miles

complete exhaust corroded

near side rear tyre worn on edges and low on tread

off side rear tyre low on tread

Fail 27 Sep 2013 40,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

complete exhaust corroded

near side front tyre worn on edges and low on tread

near side rear tyre low on tread

Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,347 miles

center and rear exhaust sections corroded on flange joint

Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,235 miles

1.Front wipers slight smear. 2.Front tyres very slight surface cracking on edges.

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,316 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 26,316 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,770 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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AD06 TLV is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD06 TLV, 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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AD06 TLV is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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