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ET06 OPL

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,434 mi
Last recorded82,434 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 OPL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 82,434 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 82,432 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,856 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 61,514 miles

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

handbrake only just meeting requirements

Pass 14 Aug 2017 57,339 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 57,339 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 53,356 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,686 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 44,686 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,000 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 36,058 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,620 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,049 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,141 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 22,438 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 22,438 miles

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

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

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 OPL is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ET06 OPL, 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

How do I check the history of ET06 OPL?

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What year was ET06 OPL registered?

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

Is ET06 OPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET06 OPL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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