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LJ06 YYN

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,701 mi
Last recorded146,701 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 146,701 miles

handbrake low effort

Fail 14 Sep 2017 146,701 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake low effort

Pass 15 Sep 2016 143,837 miles

O/S headlamp beam pattern poor

O/S parking brake poor

O/S/F CV boot in slightly poor condition

O/S/R handbrake lever not fully returning to stop on caliper

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

Play in both rear anti-roll bar link rods

Rear exhaust hanger broken away from exhaust

Slight corrosion to N/S/F metal brake pipe

Slight corrosion to N/S/R sill area

Wipers poor

Fail 10 Aug 2016 143,834 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Corrosion to NSF metal brake pipe

Fuel tank damp. Possible fuel leak

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

NSR service brake performance slightly poor

OS head lamp beam pattern poor

OSF CV boot perished and in slightly poor condition

OSF brake pads getting low

Play in NSR & OSR anti roll bar link rods

Rear exhaust hanger detached & not supporting

Slight corrosion to NS outer sill

Fail 8 Jun 2016 143,823 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank area (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 132,504 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 132,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 121,335 miles

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

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

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

brake inspection required

brake pedal rubber worn

coil springs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 107,583 miles

brakes require inspection

coil springs corroded

front crossmember corroded

o/s/front strut slight play upwards/downwards

rear brake disc's corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Jun 2013 107,583 miles

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

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

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

brakes require inspection

coil springs corroded

front crossmember corroded

o/s/front strut slight play upwards/downwards

rear brake disc's corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Jun 2012 105,331 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 90,291 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 78,558 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 58,967 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 58,967 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 YYN is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJ06 YYN, 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 YYN registered?

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

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