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LJ06 YZG

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,694 mi
Last recorded97,694 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 YZG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 97,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre bald on outer edge.

Oil leak ()

Windscreen cracked but not obscuring drivers view.

Fail 25 Nov 2016 97,619 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre bald on outer edge.

Oil leak ()

Windscreen cracked but not obscuring drivers view.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 80,424 miles

front brake pads becoming worn

Fail 29 Oct 2015 80,345 miles

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

front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 28 Nov 2014 69,305 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,289 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 69,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 66,746 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 66,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,024 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 60,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 53,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 53,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,229 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,297 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 41,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear 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 YZG is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YZG, 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 YZG registered?

LJ06 YZG is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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