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BD06 LZX

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,104 mi
Last recorded70,104 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 LZX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 70,104 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 70,100 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,143 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 64,143 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,467 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 45,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 32,716 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 32,715 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 16,893 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 15,703 miles

both front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise tracking check front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,703 miles

advise tracking check front tyres wearing outer edges

both front wipers smearing screen

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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BD06 LZX is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BD06 LZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD06 LZX registered?

BD06 LZX is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is BD06 LZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD06 LZX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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