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AF06 PLN

2006 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,815 mi
Last recorded134,815 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 PLN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 134,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slightly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2017 134,809 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox join to centre section (7.1.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slightly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 124,365 miles

Centre Rear Seatbelt twisted

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

Rear wiper arm pivot siezed

Fail 5 Mar 2016 124,365 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Seatbelt twisted

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Door Handle stiff

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Rear wiper arm pivot siezed

Pass 7 Mar 2015 118,180 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe snapped internally

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 118,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe snapped internally

Fuel filter corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 109,935 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Both wiper blades slightly smeary

Fuel filter corroded

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)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 103,357 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 103,357 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight brake binding on o/s/r

Pass 3 Mar 2012 96,245 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 96,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 87,912 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 66,707 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 66,707 miles

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

brake paddle rubber worn o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,656 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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AF06 PLN is a 2006 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AF06 PLN, 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 PLN registered?

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

Is AF06 PLN safe to buy?

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