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KP06 RSV

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

102,197 mi
Last recorded102,197 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 RSV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 102,197 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 102,187 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 98,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 94,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 94,576 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 90,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 87,386 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 87,327 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 83,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 83,808 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 78,499 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 74,248 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 74,241 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 69,259 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 69,259 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,779 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 62,779 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 55,883 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,141 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 49,141 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,172 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 42,172 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,366 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 21,549 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,212 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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KP06 RSV is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver 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 KP06 RSV, 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 KP06 RSV registered?

KP06 RSV is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 April 2006.

Is KP06 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP06 RSV shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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