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FM06 TKJ

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,680 mi
Last recorded32,680 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 TKJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 32,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 32,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 30,880 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 30,880 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,195 miles

parking brake efficiency 16%..(minimum limit 16%)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 27,901 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 27,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,496 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 26,482 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 26,443 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 25,159 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 25,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,626 miles

Front tyres starting to crack inner enge

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

Rear tyres just starting to crack on edges

Pass 31 May 2011 19,364 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,319 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 13,986 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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FM06 TKJ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FM06 TKJ, 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 FM06 TKJ registered?

FM06 TKJ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is FM06 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 TKJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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