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LJ06 YXX

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,831 mi
Last recorded141,831 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 YXX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 141,831 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 141,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers in windscreen ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 136,938 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 111,448 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 98,138 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 98,138 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 81,230 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 65,640 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,280 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 51,276 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,809 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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LJ06 YXX is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black 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 LJ06 YXX, 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 LJ06 YXX registered?

LJ06 YXX is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is LJ06 YXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ06 YXX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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