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HT06 NVB

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

48,048 mi
Last recorded48,048 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT06 NVB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 48,048 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 47,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 43,388 miles

parking brake recording minimum 16%

Fail 9 Mar 2020 43,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake recording minimum 16%

Pass 12 Jul 2018 38,747 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 37,100 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,898 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre has a grove worn into sidewalls and is perished

Pass 16 Jul 2015 29,687 miles

dampness to steering rack

o/s/r tyre deteriating

some corosion to exhaust system

wiper blades split and smearing screen

Fail 16 Jul 2015 29,687 miles

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

dampness to steering rack

o/s/r tyre deteriating

some corosion to exhaust system

wiper blades split and smearing screen

Pass 9 Jul 2014 27,154 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriate

Fail 9 Jul 2014 27,154 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriate

Pass 1 Jul 2013 23,418 miles

brake and clurch pedal pads wearing

high handbrake travel

n/s/f - o/s/f and o/s/r tyres deteriating

some corosion to exhaust joints

Pass 4 Jul 2012 19,851 miles

long travel on park brake lever

Fail 7 Jul 2011 16,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf wiper has a small split

slight corrosion to exhaust system

tested under wet conditions

Pass 7 Jul 2011 16,688 miles

osf wiper has a small split

slight corrosion to exhaust system

tested under wet conditions

Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,694 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 13,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 10,626 miles

little left of handbrake reserve travel

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 16 Jul 2009 10,626 miles

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

little left of handbrake reserve travel

wiper blades starting to smear screen

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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HT06 NVB is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HT06 NVB, 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 HT06 NVB registered?

HT06 NVB is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is HT06 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT06 NVB shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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