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EK06 HWM

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,261 mi
Last recorded68,261 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 HWM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 68,261 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Both rear arches corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2018 65,568 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Both rear arches corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 65,568 miles

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

Both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Both rear arches corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 62,982 miles

both rear arches corroded

handbrake travel high

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,547 miles

slight corrosion on both rear arches

Fail 4 Apr 2016 60,546 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

handbrake travel high

nsf damper weeping

slight corrosion on both rear arches

Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,086 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 53,086 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,498 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,090 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,721 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,348 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,799 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)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,695 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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EK06 HWM is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue 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 EK06 HWM, 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 EK06 HWM registered?

EK06 HWM is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is EK06 HWM safe to buy?

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