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AO06 OFL

2006 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,582 mi
Last recorded107,582 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 OFL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2022 107,582 miles

Cannot assess life of pads all round due to wheel trims.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 99,133 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Cannot assess life of rear pads. Have advised presenter.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Handbrake effort just met on RBT. Will need attention.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 99,133 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Cannot assess life of rear pads. Have advised presenter.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Handbrake effort just met on RBT. Will need attention.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 93,612 miles

Front Bonnet damaged!!

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

Nearside Rear Sill corroded and damaged!!

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

Offside Front floor corroded!!

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 93,611 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Bonnet damaged!!

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

Nearside Rear Sill corroded and damaged!!

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

Offside Front floor corroded!!

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,688 miles

bonnet damaged

both side rear outersills corroded and weak

damage to nearside outersill

front exhaust heat shield poorly secured

front exhaust leaking

front tyres worn

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front floor corroded

offside front wing damaged

offside rear anti roll bar drop link ball joint worn badly

windscreen wipers barely clearing screen

offside and nearside rear [front to rear metal] brake pipes painted, unable to view but suspect heavily corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2017 78,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

bonnet damaged

both side rear outersills corroded and weak

damage to nearside outersill

front exhaust heat shield poorly secured

front exhaust leaking

front tyres worn

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front floor corroded

offside front wing damaged

offside rear anti roll bar drop link ball joint worn badly

windscreen wipers barely clearing screen

offside and nearside rear [front to rear metal] brake pipes painted, unable to view but suspect heavily corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 78,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 18 Sep 2017 78,674 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

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

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

bonnet damaged

exhaust heatshield poorly secured

front exhaust joint leaking

front tyres worn

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside outersill damaged

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

offside rear anti roll bar drop link ball joint badly worn

offside rear outersill corroded and weak

Pass 19 May 2016 68,024 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 18 May 2016 67,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 20 May 2015 56,504 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 48,106 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 40,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 40,620 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,835 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,739 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 22,736 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 15,944 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 OFL is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black 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 AO06 OFL, 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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AO06 OFL is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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