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EN06 NXT

2006 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,629 mi
Last recorded118,629 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN06 NXT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 118,629 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear Nearside and Offside Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 113,870 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 113,870 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 110,377 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,021 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 102,965 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

NSR + OSR outer sill and wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 18 Aug 2020 101,835 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 101,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Pump working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 100,288 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 100,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 95,357 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 87,826 miles

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Fail 28 Nov 2017 87,826 miles

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

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Dec 2016 79,720 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,917 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 63,051 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 63,051 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 54,755 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 54,753 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,649 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 39,861 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 32,289 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 23,455 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 14,143 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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EN06 NXT is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EN06 NXT, 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 EN06 NXT registered?

EN06 NXT is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is EN06 NXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN06 NXT shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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