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BJ06 ZPL

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,519 mi
Last recorded84,519 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 ZPL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 84,519 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 84,348 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,328 miles

tyre wear starting on o/s/f inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2012 58,977 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,221 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 39,613 miles

handbrake coming to the end of the resverve travel

oil and water leak on engine

Fail 13 May 2010 39,613 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake coming to the end of the resverve travel

oil and water leak on engine

Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 ZPL is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BJ06 ZPL, 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 BJ06 ZPL registered?

BJ06 ZPL is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is BJ06 ZPL safe to buy?

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