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LV06 VGZ

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,213 mi
Last recorded69,213 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 VGZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 69,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 68,844 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 63,286 miles

front brake pads low

fuel filter damp

general corrosion to underbody and sills

perishing and cracking to both offside tyres

rear brake pipes corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 25 Apr 2019 57,147 miles

all brake discs worn

both front outer constant velocity gaiters worn

fuel filter damp

handbrake effort slightly low on nearside rear

light corrosion to underbody and all brake pipes

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2019 57,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake discs worn

both front outer constant velocity gaiters worn

fuel filter damp

handbrake effort slightly low on nearside rear

light corrosion to underbody and all brake pipes

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2018 51,629 miles

all coil springs corroded

both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished

exhaust sections corroded

fuel filter housing damp

light corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

slight fluid leak from nearside rear shock absorber

Fail 8 May 2018 51,628 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished

exhaust sections corroded

fuel filter housing damp

light corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

slight fluid leak from nearside rear shock absorber

washer jets poor

Pass 18 May 2017 48,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to all coil springs

fuel filter damp

light corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 11 May 2017 47,978 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to all coil springs

fuel filter damp

light corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 4 May 2016 40,554 miles

both front outer/ shock-absorber metal brake pipes corroded

both outer cv boots perrished

engine cover fitted

front number plate damaged

n/s/r shock-absorber weeping

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight play in rear anti-roll bar D bushes

windscreen damaged

Fail 4 May 2016 40,554 miles

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

hand brake travel

n/s/r shock-absorber weeping

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight play in rear anti-roll bar D bushes

windscreen damaged

both front outer/ shock-absorber metal brake pipes corroded

both outer cv boots perrished

engine cover fitted

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,863 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 36,590 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

slight smearing from front wiper blades

Pass 10 May 2013 34,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 32,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 19 May 2011 30,403 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 25,581 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 15,298 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 11,338 miles

chunk out of nsf tyre side wall

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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LV06 VGZ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LV06 VGZ, 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 LV06 VGZ registered?

LV06 VGZ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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