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HK06 NXM

2006 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,865 mi
Last recorded103,865 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 NXM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 103,865 miles

Offside front cv gaiter perished

Fail 4 Jul 2017 103,865 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Mid outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front cv gaiter perished

Pass 7 Jul 2016 98,720 miles

Both front c.v gaiter perished

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside rear drop link has some play

parking brake only just met the minimum requirement 16%

Fail 4 Jul 2016 98,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front c.v gaiter perished

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside rear drop link has some play

Pass 22 May 2015 91,173 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 91,173 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 87,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,419 miles

n/s/f brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre inner edge smooth

o/s/f brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre smooth inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2013 77,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre inner edge smooth

o/s/f brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre smooth inner edge

Pass 28 May 2012 69,488 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 61,061 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 61,061 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 52,253 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 52,253 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 41,936 miles

nearside+offside front tyres wearing on inner edgr.

Fail 12 May 2009 41,936 miles

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

nearside+offside front tyres wearing on inner edgr.

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 NXM is a 2006 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 HK06 NXM, 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 HK06 NXM registered?

HK06 NXM is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 June 2006.

Is HK06 NXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK06 NXM shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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