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FD06 BFK

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,773 mi
Last recorded101,773 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 BFK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 101,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 93,680 miles

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDERSIDE & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 85,155 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 75,016 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

park brake only just passed brake test 17%

Pass 15 Jun 2015 69,208 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 68,416 miles

advise brake check

advise track wear on tyres

Fail 6 Jun 2014 68,416 miles

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

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

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

advise brake check

advise track wear on tyres

Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f seat belt has slight freying

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 1 Jul 2013 55,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,506 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 48,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,380 miles

front brake imbalance 22%

Fail 20 Jun 2011 43,353 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,282 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 38,282 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,168 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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FD06 BFK is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD06 BFK, 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 FD06 BFK registered?

FD06 BFK is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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