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AF06 PKU

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

76,290 mi
Last recorded76,290 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 PKU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2021 76,290 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s outers (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 74,119 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 74,117 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 71,175 miles

Offside Front b/pipes

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

on retest h/brake reading 16% limit 16%

Fail 17 Apr 2019 71,149 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front b/pipes

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

Pass 3 May 2018 68,999 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 2 May 2018 68,970 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 25 Apr 2017 65,582 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 65,520 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 61,675 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 61,672 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 May 2015 59,009 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 59,009 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 16 May 2014 55,900 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 55,900 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 52,082 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 52,082 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 46,844 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 46,844 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,490 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 39,737 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 30,977 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 30,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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AF06 PKU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 AF06 PKU, 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 AF06 PKU registered?

AF06 PKU is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is AF06 PKU safe to buy?

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