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HK06 VNU

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

103,788 mi
Last recorded103,788 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 103,788 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 May 2018 103,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 95,606 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 95,544 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 23 May 2016 85,790 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 85,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired hose not secured properly (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,109 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 85,109 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 76,731 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 76,731 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 63,700 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 30,752 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2012 51,198 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 51,198 miles

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

centre rear seat belt has no buckle

Pass 8 Nov 2011 45,412 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 40,270 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 34,371 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 34,371 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 33,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,644 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 31,013 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VNU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

HK06 VNU is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is HK06 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK06 VNU shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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