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MC06 BCU

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,889 mi
Last recorded105,889 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC06 BCU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 May 2021 105,889 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 102,018 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 95,273 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 88,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 81,615 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 73,700 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 61,306 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 46,203 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 30,700 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,929 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,321 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 15,386 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 8,958 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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MC06 BCU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MC06 BCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MC06 BCU registered?

MC06 BCU is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 August 2006.

Is MC06 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC06 BCU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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