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FM06 VWS

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

129,918 mi
Last recorded129,918 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 129,918 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 121,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 121,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened trailing arm is badly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 110,925 miles

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

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

corrosion on o/s/r sill/wheel arch borderline

Pass 19 Jan 2018 98,731 miles

Advise water ingress O/S/R light

Corrosion to O/S/R sill

Slight corrosion to N/S/R brake pipe

Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,746 miles

condition o/s/f outer cv boot

corrosion on front wishbones and sub frame

Pass 26 Jan 2016 71,766 miles

handbrake travel & efforts

wear in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 23 Jan 2015 62,399 miles

front brake pad wear low

Pass 22 Jan 2014 52,227 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 42,872 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 42,870 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,222 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front numberplate mounting broken

n/s/rear lamp unit damaged not showing white light

n/s/rear tyre slightly out of shape

small cracks in sidewalls of both rear tyres

Pass 26 Jan 2010 18,990 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 18,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 VWS 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 93.3%.

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 FM06 VWS, 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 VWS registered?

FM06 VWS is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 August 2006.

Is FM06 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 VWS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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