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HY06 VKK

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,898 mi
Last recorded106,898 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 VKK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 106,898 miles

Engine oil level 1/2 litre low

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 106,898 miles

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

Engine oil level 1/2 litre low

Hanging items obscuring drivers view removed prior to test

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 98,263 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 98,261 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 88,764 miles

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

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

both rear tyre outer edges bald

exhaust rear silencer joint very rusty

Fail 8 Jan 2016 88,764 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

both rear tyre outer edges bald

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear silencer joint very rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2015 79,900 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 79,900 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)

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)

o/s drive shaft gaitor perishing

Pass 14 Jan 2014 70,739 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 70,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion on exhaust

damage on front number plate

n/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

n/s/r tyre slightly unevely worn

o/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 8 Feb 2013 60,992 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion on exhaust

damage on front number plate

n/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

n/s/r tyre slightly unevely worn

o/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,597 miles

front number plate cracked

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Feb 2012 49,581 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

front number plate cracked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,838 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,812 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 21,433 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low.195/60/15- Slight damage to both rear tyre side walls.

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 VKK is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 HY06 VKK, 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 VKK is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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