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LB06 YOK

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,570 mi
Last recorded120,570 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 120,570 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 111,143 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 111,143 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 101,375 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn and pads low (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 101,371 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort cable disconnected (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn and pads low (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 90,857 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

advise hand brake effort on min limit poss adjustment required.

Fail 23 Jan 2016 90,857 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

advise hand brake effort on min limit poss adjustment required.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 80,816 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Feb 2015 80,816 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,033 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 70,991 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,367 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front and rear brake discs worn,and front and rear brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 63,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,579 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 32,231 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,231 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,251 miles

N/S/F Wiper split on end's

Pass 1 May 2009 20,312 miles

Hand Brake Travel, (Still has reserve)

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 YOK is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YOK, 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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LB06 YOK is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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