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FH06 YRG

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,310 mi
Last recorded79,310 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 YRG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 79,310 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 75,545 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 75,543 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 73,330 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both o/s tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 73,320 miles

Nearside 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))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both o/s tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 64,589 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 64,589 miles

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

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front TYRE VERY BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 55,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 55,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 47,419 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Fail 15 Jun 2015 47,419 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

O/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 40,623 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 40,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S DIRECTION INDICATOR REPEATER DISCOLOURED.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S DIRECTION INDICATOR REPEATER DISCOLOURED.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jun 2013 33,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S DIRECTION INDICATOR REPEATER DISCOLOURED.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S DIRECTION INDICATOR REPEATER DISCOLOURED.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,571 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,140 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 20,071 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 16,503 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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FH06 YRG is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 FH06 YRG, 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 FH06 YRG registered?

FH06 YRG is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 August 2006.

Is FH06 YRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH06 YRG 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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