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MA06 XNL

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,462 mi
Last recorded116,462 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 XNL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 116,462 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 109,900 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 109,781 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 102,849 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 98,441 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 96,801 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 92,485 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 86,477 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 82,187 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,370 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2015 75,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 68,044 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,803 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 59,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,250 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 37,174 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,612 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 34,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 30,682 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 30,682 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

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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MA06 XNL is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MA06 XNL, 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 MA06 XNL registered?

MA06 XNL is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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