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FY06 VVJ

2006 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,045 mi
Last recorded74,045 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 VVJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,045 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 8 Apr 2015

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2014 65,441 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,234 miles

The exhaust system is showing some corrosion around the flange joints.

The front brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 57,171 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,816 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,938 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 39,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,313 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,314 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 VVJ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VVJ, 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

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What year was FY06 VVJ registered?

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

Is FY06 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 VVJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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