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EO06 MZD

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,025 mi
Last recorded96,025 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 MZD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 96,025 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 96,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2013 72,161 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 72,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 50,951 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 50,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 41,120 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,575 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 24,575 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,648 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 19,611 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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EO06 MZD is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EO06 MZD, 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 EO06 MZD registered?

EO06 MZD is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is EO06 MZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO06 MZD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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