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HY06 VCO

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,478 mi
Last recorded69,478 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 VCO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 69,478 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 68,964 miles

Front wipers slightly smear

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2018 68,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front wipers slightly smear

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,548 miles

Offside park brake reduced effort

rear brake inbalance close to limit

Fail 21 Apr 2017 67,542 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven reduced effort (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside park brake reduced effort

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,850 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,787 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 60,787 miles

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

Rear discs pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,135 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 55,135 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,745 miles

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

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar link rods

Pass 19 Mar 2012 46,328 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,484 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,826 miles

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)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 30,826 miles

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

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

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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HY06 VCO is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HY06 VCO, 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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HY06 VCO is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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