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HK06 DBV

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,524 mi
Last recorded62,524 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 DBV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 62,524 miles

all prescribed areas corroded

slightly smoking

Pass 10 Oct 2019 61,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2018 59,689 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,760 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,745 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,970 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 53,957 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,841 miles

nearside front tyre outter edge showing wear

Pass 12 Oct 2013 45,008 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 45,002 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 37,374 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,654 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 26,762 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,264 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 22,926 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 22,926 miles

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

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

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

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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HK06 DBV is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HK06 DBV, 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 HK06 DBV registered?

HK06 DBV is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 May 2006.

Is HK06 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK06 DBV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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