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FN06 TZW

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,481 mi
Last recorded101,481 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 TZW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 101,481 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 101,481 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,205 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 94,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2018 85,662 miles

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)

handbrake only just passed

surface corrosion on bottom of sills

Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,111 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust starting to corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 67,073 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 67,073 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,464 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,854 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,411 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,886 miles

small tear on edge of nearside wiper blade

Pass 19 Feb 2010 20,386 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 15,563 miles

cut in offside front tyre

nearside front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

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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FN06 TZW is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN06 TZW, 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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FN06 TZW is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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