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KS06 ENM

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,969 mi
Last recorded60,969 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 ENM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 60,969 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 55,373 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 50,142 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 42,738 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 42,345 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 42,042 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 41,688 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 41,001 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 39,979 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2017 38,357 miles

exhaust corroded on middle and rear joint

Fail 4 May 2017 38,353 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

exhaust corroded on middle and rear joint

Pass 5 May 2016 36,269 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 33,771 miles

rust on various metal brake pipes

Pass 27 May 2014 30,509 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 26,989 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 26,989 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 24,685 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 22,519 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 19,388 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 15,217 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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KS06 ENM is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KS06 ENM, 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

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What year was KS06 ENM registered?

KS06 ENM is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 July 2006.

Is KS06 ENM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 ENM shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS06 ENM have outstanding finance?

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