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FY06 XMO

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,890 mi
Last recorded65,890 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 XMO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 65,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered i n grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 61,984 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 61,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 54,526 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 54,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 49,487 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 42,407 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn surface edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn and cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 37,602 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 37,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 33,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 9 May 2014 26,291 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 23,689 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 23,689 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 21,104 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 17,697 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 14,100 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 10,987 miles

handbrake lever travel moves along way

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 XMO is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XMO, 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 FY06 XMO registered?

FY06 XMO is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is FY06 XMO safe to buy?

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