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FY06 VVG

2006 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,753 mi
Last recorded62,753 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 VVG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 62,753 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 56,621 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 56,621 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,127 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 51,871 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 50,959 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 50,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 49,864 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 48,855 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 47,248 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 44,706 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,011 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,449 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,618 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,057 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,099 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 15 Mar 2010 24,247 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 24,247 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 19,113 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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FY06 VVG is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FY06 VVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY06 VVG?

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What year was FY06 VVG registered?

FY06 VVG is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is FY06 VVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 VVG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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