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EK06 YVC

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,852 mi
Last recorded104,852 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 YVC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 104,852 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 101,610 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 97,444 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 97,444 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 92,726 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,894 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 83,538 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 83,538 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,914 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 75,911 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 75,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 75,736 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres getting low inner edges

Fail 19 Mar 2014 72,163 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,163 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 66,504 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,433 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 48,432 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,591 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,621 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 YVC is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YVC, 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 EK06 YVC registered?

EK06 YVC is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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The MOT history for EK06 YVC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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