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KR06 FXK

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,460 mi
Last recorded90,460 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 FXK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 90,460 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 90,452 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 90,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 76,252 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 61,122 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,037 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 44,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 33,265 miles

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 33,265 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 22,484 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 18,712 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

left rear tyre has a slight cut in sidewall but not dangerous at this time

right rear tyre has some sidewall deteration but not dangerous at this time

Pass 16 Feb 2010 18,712 miles

left rear tyre has a slight cut in sidewall but not dangerous at this time

right rear tyre has some sidewall deteration but not dangerous at this time

Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,547 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 14,547 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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KR06 FXK is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc 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 KR06 FXK, 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 KR06 FXK registered?

KR06 FXK is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 June 2006.

Is KR06 FXK safe to buy?

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