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FG06 ZSJ

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,846 mi
Last recorded65,846 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 ZSJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2022 65,846 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 56,457 miles

After market indicators and side lights fitted most of which don't work

Fuel flap stiff

Pass 10 May 2019 52,422 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 52,422 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 48,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 48,522 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 44,496 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 44,492 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 40,516 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 40,514 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside offside and nearside (1.8)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 36,500 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 36,500 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,072 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,309 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,596 miles

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

Rear seats folded away

Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,941 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 18,225 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 13,472 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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FG06 ZSJ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG06 ZSJ, 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 FG06 ZSJ registered?

FG06 ZSJ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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