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FV06 PYS

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

80,352 mi
Last recorded80,352 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 PYS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 80,352 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2021 80,351 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2021 80,348 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 80,312 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished but not leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear both wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges

both outer sill panels have surface corrosion

parking brake requirments only just meet with those required

Fail 16 Sep 2019 80,299 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished but not leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear both wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges

both outer sill panels have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2018 76,795 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 76,789 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,335 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides drop link joints (2.4.G.2)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides perished (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 23 Sep 2016 67,629 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides perished (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 38,563 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides perished (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 64,025 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,463 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 56,455 miles

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

n/s/r service brake poor compared to o/s/r, recommend rear brake service.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,314 miles

park brake 16%

Fail 25 Apr 2013 52,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2012 49,244 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 49,244 miles

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

Handbrake travel 'HIGH'

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 40,456 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 40,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 28,199 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 May 2009 19,827 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 19,827 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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FV06 PYS is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 FV06 PYS, 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 FV06 PYS registered?

FV06 PYS is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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