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KH06 EKU

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,998 mi
Last recorded69,998 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH06 EKU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 69,998 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 69,998 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,590 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 58,196 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 52,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,039 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 48,781 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,781 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 41,408 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 41,408 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 4 Jul 2011 37,726 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,456 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 31,456 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,309 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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KH06 EKU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KH06 EKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KH06 EKU?

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What year was KH06 EKU registered?

KH06 EKU is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is KH06 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH06 EKU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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