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LB06 ETJ

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,937 mi
Last recorded179,937 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 179,937 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 167,060 miles

o/s/f c/v boot perished.

Fail 15 Dec 2017 166,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges.

o/s/f c/v boot perished.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 65,919 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 65,849 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 143,960 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 130,217 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 147,390 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 105,078 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,670 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 68,963 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,947 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 53,929 miles

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

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 ETJ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

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

Is LB06 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB06 ETJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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