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LJ06 YYH

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,135 mi
Last recorded155,135 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 155,135 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush. BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 155,135 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush. BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 137,650 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 137,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 137,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 121,106 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 44,295 miles

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

all brake discs rusted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 102,468 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs pitted

Fail 21 Jan 2016 102,468 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 90,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 82,152 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,023 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 62,931 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 55,218 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,233 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,894 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 39,894 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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 YYH is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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