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KD06 RVJ

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,621 mi
Last recorded145,621 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD06 RVJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 145,621 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 143,696 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch paddle rubber missing

Fail 13 Oct 2021 143,694 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch paddle rubber missing

Pass 23 Oct 2020 140,864 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 20 Oct 2020 140,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 18 Apr 2019 135,231 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 135,173 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 130,207 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 130,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 120,907 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 120,907 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 108,302 miles

Nearside Front tyre, worn on inside and outside edges.

Nearside Rear tyre, worn on inside edge.

Offside Rear tyre, worn on inside edge.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 108,301 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre, worn on inside and outside edges.

Nearside Rear tyre, worn on inside edge.

Offside Rear tyre, worn on inside edge.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 95,746 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 82,357 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

screen cracked near side lower corner

Pass 18 Apr 2013 68,605 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 68,594 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,282 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,751 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 45,751 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,911 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,701 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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KD06 RVJ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KD06 RVJ, 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 KD06 RVJ registered?

KD06 RVJ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is KD06 RVJ safe to buy?

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