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BL06 UYB

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,999 mi
Last recorded71,999 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 UYB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 71,999 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate flashing (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 71,999 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both Side x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated x2 (1.1.6 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate flashing (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 60,380 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 60,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,053 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 42,622 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 34,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2012 32,604 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2011 27,206 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER SMEARING WINDSCREEN SLIGHTLY

Pass 10 Jun 2010 22,143 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 17,545 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 UYB is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UYB, 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 BL06 UYB registered?

BL06 UYB is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 July 2006.

Is BL06 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL06 UYB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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