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LJ06 YYC

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,411 mi
Last recorded95,411 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 95,411 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 95,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 72,042 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 May 2016 72,040 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,886 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 59,285 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 50,712 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 50,712 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 40,098 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 35,058 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,618 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)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 24,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YYC is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ06 YYC registered?

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

Is LJ06 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ06 YYC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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