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EF06 XVM

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,317 mi
Last recorded77,317 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 XVM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 77,317 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 69,959 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 69,654 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,765 miles

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

O/s/r tyre slightly age cracked.

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

Fail 30 May 2012 60,765 miles

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

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

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

O/s/r tyre slightly age cracked.

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

Pass 27 May 2011 44,178 miles

all discs pads slight detioation cars been standing surface rust

Fail 27 May 2011 44,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all discs pads slight detioation cars been standing surface rust

Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,929 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 36,929 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r shocks damp.

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 XVM is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 EF06 XVM, 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 EF06 XVM registered?

EF06 XVM is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 June 2006.

Is EF06 XVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 XVM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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