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LV06 VHC

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,189 mi
Last recorded114,189 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 VHC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 114,189 miles

Engine Oil Leak.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 114,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Engine Oil Leak.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014
Pass 28 Mar 2013 89,390 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 89,345 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 88,475 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 68,330 miles

low parking brake performance pass

Fail 1 Mar 2012 68,350 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

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

rear roll bar bushes worn

Pass 17 Feb 2011 55,283 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 54,971 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

front discs and pads worn

Fail 14 Dec 2009 39,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Dec 2009 39,826 miles

Spare tyre defective

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 VHC is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LV06 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

LV06 VHC is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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