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HW06 DKF

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

110,935 mi
Last recorded110,935 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 DKF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 110,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 110,927 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 106,373 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 103,769 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 102,508 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 99,878 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 97,576 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 94,455 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 90,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 90,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,333 miles

all tyres slightly worn on inner edges

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 20 Jul 2017 86,333 miles

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

all tyres slightly worn on inner edges

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,432 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 81,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front wiper rubber perished on end,, recommend replace

recommend check steering track

Fail 29 Jun 2015 74,215 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front wiper rubber perished on end,, recommend replace

recommend check steering track

Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,392 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 67,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,807 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 12 Apr 2013 56,807 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,670 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn very close to limit on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,812 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 39,812 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,923 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 30,923 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,612 miles

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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HW06 DKF is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HW06 DKF, 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 HW06 DKF registered?

HW06 DKF is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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