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EF06 AKG

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,010 mi
Last recorded103,010 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 AKG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 103,010 miles

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 103,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 92,747 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front outer c.v. boots perishing

some play in o/s/r link pin

Fail 26 Nov 2018 92,732 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front outer c.v. boots perishing

some play in o/s/r link pin

Pass 28 Nov 2017 81,120 miles

all four tyres bald on edges and on legal limit

nearside hand brake reading poor and efficiency only just met

Pass 19 Nov 2016 76,485 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 71,474 miles

engine oil leak

rear pads are close to the legal limit

Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,089 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,924 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,004 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2011 34,472 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 34,472 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2010 22,300 miles

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

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

all four tyres starting to perish and offside indicator visual tell tale not working.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 12,917 miles

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

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

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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EF06 AKG is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF06 AKG, 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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EF06 AKG is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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