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LB06 ETR

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,373 mi
Last recorded106,373 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2023 106,373 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 100,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 100,451 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 93,284 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 89,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,412 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 75,737 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 75,737 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 68,145 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 68,145 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,920 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 57,626 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2015 57,626 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handbrake cables in poor condition

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,061 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 45,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,331 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,259 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 38,259 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,620 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,241 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 24,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 21,675 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 21,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 ETR is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 LB06 ETR, 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 ETR registered?

LB06 ETR is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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