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BJ06 ZPC

2006 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,075 mi
Last recorded128,075 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 ZPC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 128,075 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 128,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 120,742 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 113,174 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 110,903 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 102,648 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 96,347 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 90,978 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 90,976 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,328 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished on edge

Fail 8 Sep 2012 77,328 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished on edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 62,646 miles

Advise:Front wipers split at ends but still clearing screen.

Fail 7 Sep 2011 62,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise:Front wipers split at ends but still clearing screen.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,825 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 55,670 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,072 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2MM [INSIDE EDGES]

N/S/F WIPER BLADE SMEARING SCREEN

PLAY SHOWING IN O/S/R DROP LINK BUSHES

SPARE TYRE FLAT [POSSIBLE PUNCTURE]

SURFACE CORROSION SHOWING ON OUTER FACES OF BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS

Fail 10 Sep 2009 49,069 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2MM [INSIDE EDGES]

N/S/F WIPER BLADE SMEARING SCREEN

PLAY SHOWING IN O/S/R DROP LINK BUSHES

SPARE TYRE FLAT [POSSIBLE PUNCTURE]

SURFACE CORROSION SHOWING ON OUTER FACES OF BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,550 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2009 45,550 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BJ06 ZPC is a 2006 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJ06 ZPC, 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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BJ06 ZPC is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 June 2006.

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