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LB06 ESU

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,880 mi
Last recorded39,880 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 ESU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 39,880 miles

Offside front tyre worn very low on inside edge.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 39,879 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn very low on inside edge.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 32,718 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 26,954 miles

oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Nov 2014 18,644 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 17,136 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 15,918 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 14,448 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 12,290 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 9,382 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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LB06 ESU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LB06 ESU, 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 ESU registered?

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

Is LB06 ESU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB06 ESU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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