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LB06 ESO

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,406 mi
Last recorded82,406 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 ESO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 82,406 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 82,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 71,892 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 71,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 195/60/15 (tyre is also perished, has low tread and has a nail in tyre) (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (inner side wall) (4.1.D.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 64,238 miles

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

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear tyres on axle different size from front axle but are correct size across axle

Fail 13 Nov 2014 64,077 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

rear tyres on axle different size from front axle but are correct size across axle

Pass 16 Nov 2013 55,816 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 46,130 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 35,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,383 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,092 miles

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

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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LB06 ESO is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LB06 ESO, 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 LB06 ESO registered?

LB06 ESO is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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