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LJ06 YYL

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,148 mi
Last recorded61,148 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 61,148 miles

outer sills corroding

nearside windscreen cracked

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 61,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside windscreen cracked

outer sills corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,798 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside windscreen cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2017 54,409 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 52,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 46,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2015 46,889 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2014 41,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,368 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,425 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,571 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,591 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2009 24,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

rear wiper blade split

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 YYL is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YYL, 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 YYL registered?

LJ06 YYL is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is LJ06 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ06 YYL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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