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FP06 UTC

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,286 mi
Last recorded126,286 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 UTC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 126,286 miles

parking brake only just met requirements.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 119,337 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 119,337 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 106,336 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 106,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 93,624 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 93,624 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 80,579 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 80,578 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2014 68,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise hand brake effort only just met min requirments 17%

advise imbalance on rear service brakes

advise noise from o/s/r brake

Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,407 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 57,407 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

advise oily deposit under diesal filter cleaned no leak found will recheck

advise rear discs

Pass 11 Jun 2012 47,950 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 1 Jun 2012 47,720 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 31 May 2011 35,112 miles

Hand brake pulls slightly high

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 21,554 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 21,519 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,436 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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FP06 UTC is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FP06 UTC, 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 FP06 UTC registered?

FP06 UTC is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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