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EJ06 UCX

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,892 mi
Last recorded137,892 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 UCX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 137,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

low handbrake effort NSR

Pass 28 Apr 2016 133,143 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 128,510 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 128,510 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2014 119,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

Pass 8 May 2014 119,680 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

Pass 3 May 2013 97,760 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,250 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Apr 2012 79,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,022 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,631 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 49,631 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,811 miles

Oil leak

front tyre wear is uneven

n/s front wing is scuffed

rear bumper is scuffed

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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EJ06 UCX 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 69.2%.

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 EJ06 UCX, 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 EJ06 UCX registered?

EJ06 UCX is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is EJ06 UCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ06 UCX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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