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ET06 VFL

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,243 mi
Last recorded103,243 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 VFL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 103,243 miles

Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 92,939 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 92,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 82,449 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 73,150 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 73,150 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,770 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 57,763 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 57,763 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s rear tyre is perished

Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre is perished

o/s rear brake is slower to operate

o/s reverse lamp lens is damaged

panel damage

screen is damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2014 52,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre is perished

o/s rear brake is slower to operate

o/s reverse lamp lens is damaged

panel damage

screen is damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front bumper scuffed

front tyre uneven

wheel trims scuffed

Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,689 miles

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

front bumper is scuffed

rear seat belts are slower recoil

Fail 25 Jul 2012 41,689 miles

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

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

front bumper is scuffed

rear seat belts are slower recoil

Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumper is scuffed

Pass 24 Jun 2010 30,279 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 30,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,550 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 24,550 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 VFL is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VFL, 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 ET06 VFL registered?

ET06 VFL is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is ET06 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET06 VFL shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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