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BF06 JLO

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,321 mi
Last recorded215,321 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 JLO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 215,321 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 198,558 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2017 198,557 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2016 190,485 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 190,485 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 180,378 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 169,143 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 169,143 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 155,527 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 148,514 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 122,349 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 122,349 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2010 95,960 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 70,561 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 70,561 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BF06 JLO is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF06 JLO, 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 BF06 JLO registered?

BF06 JLO is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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