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AO06 KTU

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,704 mi
Last recorded87,704 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 KTU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 87,704 miles

1/5 hanging brackets broken on exhaust system but still adequately supported

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-60-15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 87,517 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 82,410 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 82,302 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,678 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 74,678 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,009 miles

f tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r door sill slight corrosion

parking brake just passed

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 57,729 miles

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Feb 2014 57,729 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,524 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,856 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,845 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,296 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,824 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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AO06 KTU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO06 KTU, 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 AO06 KTU registered?

AO06 KTU is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is AO06 KTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 KTU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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