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LJ06 YYR

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,590 mi
Last recorded73,590 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 73,590 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play borderline pass (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 67,894 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Jul 2016 67,894 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking bleed nipple in caliper (3.6.A.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jun 2015 57,314 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 52,987 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,627 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,954 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 1 Jun 2012 41,954 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 37,709 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 36,104 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 36,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,596 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 YYR 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 75%.

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 YYR, 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

How do I check the history of LJ06 YYR?

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What year was LJ06 YYR registered?

LJ06 YYR is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is LJ06 YYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ06 YYR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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