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BL06 TSZ

2006 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,586 mi
Last recorded59,586 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 TSZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 59,586 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 59,580 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 48,418 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 77,024 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Apr 2013 18,643 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 17,652 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 16,254 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 14,428 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 11,179 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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BL06 TSZ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL06 TSZ, 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 BL06 TSZ registered?

BL06 TSZ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 July 2006.

Is BL06 TSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL06 TSZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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