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FE06 VTW

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,223 mi
Last recorded30,223 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 VTW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 30,223 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corrosion

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 29,750 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 29,749 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 29,371 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing BORDERLINE

Offside Rear wheel damaged

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2023 29,044 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2022 27,935 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2021 26,204 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 25,556 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2019 24,456 miles

damage to o/s/r wheel rim

Fail 4 Apr 2019 24,455 miles

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

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

damage to o/s/r wheel rim

Pass 20 Mar 2018 23,633 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 22,494 miles

front brake pad wear low

both rear tyres perishing and cracking between treads

corrosion both rear wheel archs

Pass 30 Mar 2016 20,973 miles

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

condition of both rear tyres borderline

Fail 30 Mar 2016 20,972 miles

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

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

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

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

condition of both rear tyres borderline

Pass 30 Mar 2015 19,800 miles

all tyres perishing

crack in screen n/s

Pass 26 Mar 2014 17,917 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 15,114 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 13,809 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 11,923 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 10,122 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 8,270 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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FE06 VTW is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FE06 VTW, 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

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What year was FE06 VTW registered?

FE06 VTW is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is FE06 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE06 VTW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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