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LY06 FMX

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,199 mi
Last recorded76,199 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 FMX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,199 miles

corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

slight drag on rear wheels

Fail 23 Jun 2016 76,199 miles

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

corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

slight drag on rear wheels

Pass 25 Jun 2015 68,516 miles

damage to off side rear light

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 24 Jun 2015 68,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

damage to off side rear light

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 53,830 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 53,830 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,120 miles

offside and nearside anti roll bar link arms wearing

Pass 25 May 2011 41,501 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 34,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyres wearing edges ?inflation and tracking?

Fail 18 Jun 2010 34,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyres wearing edges ?inflation and tracking?

n/s/f brake disc fluctuating efforts, ?warped?

Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,223 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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LY06 FMX 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 66.7%.

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 LY06 FMX, 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 LY06 FMX registered?

LY06 FMX is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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The MOT history for LY06 FMX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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