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FM06 UZT

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,475 mi
Last recorded89,475 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 UZT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 89,475 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 89,193 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 79,233 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 78,988 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 74,625 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 74,625 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,766 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 67,766 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 611,198 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,353 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,259 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,347 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 37,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 30,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damp on steering rack

Fail 13 Aug 2009 30,079 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damp on steering rack

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 UZT is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UZT, 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 FM06 UZT registered?

FM06 UZT is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 August 2006.

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