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ET06 AZZ

2006 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,320 mi
Last recorded78,320 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 AZZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 78,320 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 78,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 72,785 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 69,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 66,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 66,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,501 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Covers fitted upper and lower

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN BADLY ON EDGES ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroded and deteriorating

Fail 31 Jul 2017 60,501 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Covers fitted upper and lower

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN BADLY ON EDGES ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroded and deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2016 53,925 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Pass 25 Aug 2015 51,421 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 51,421 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 48,709 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Jun 2014 48,708 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2013 46,150 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre pershing

Fail 12 Jun 2013 46,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre pershing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,428 miles

3 x different size wheel nuts fitted on o/s rear wheel also 1 x wheel nut suspected to have been cross-threaded.

nail in o/s front tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2012 43,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

3 x different size wheel nuts fitted on o/s rear wheel also 1 x wheel nut suspected to have been cross-threaded.

nail in o/s front tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,171 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 30,838 miles

Offside front shockabsorber damp.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,023 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 20,023 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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ET06 AZZ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ET06 AZZ, 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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ET06 AZZ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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