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AF06 XGE

2006 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,353 mi
Last recorded97,353 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 XGE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 97,353 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake requirements only just met

windscreen chipped in swept area

Fail 4 Mar 2022 97,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/arch x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen chipped in swept area

Pass 4 Mar 2021 88,011 miles

Bonnet release defective - cable not fixed to handle

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 88,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At joint middle to rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Bonnet release defective - cable not fixed to handle

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 84,961 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 84,931 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Between flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Corrosion on wheel arch to outer sill

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 80,427 miles

1/ o/s front brake pipe becoming corroded

2/ o/s outer sill becoming corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2019 80,402 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

1/ o/s front brake pipe becoming corroded

2/ o/s outer sill becoming corroded

3/ front and rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,759 miles

1/ n/s rear tyre becoming perished

2/ front brake discs becoming distorted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 76,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1/ n/s rear tyre becoming perished

2/ front brake discs becoming distorted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 73,504 miles

1. Offside front cv gaiter starting to perish. 2. Offside front anti roll bar drop link dust cover starting to split. 3. Both front tyres wearing low on edges.

4. Offside rear tyre starting to perish, has cuts in but not to cords at time of test.

5. Hand brake travel on limits.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 70,258 miles

handbrake performance 16%

Fail 25 Jan 2016 70,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 70,252 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 69,973 miles

o/s/rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Feb 2015 69,973 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jan 2014 64,056 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,265 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 52,265 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 41,917 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 41,917 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 28,048 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 23,655 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,909 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 XGE is a 2006 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XGE, 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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AF06 XGE is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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