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MD06 XZE

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,280 mi
Last recorded109,280 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 XZE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 109,280 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 109,263 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 104,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 96,682 miles

Child seat(s) fitted preventing inspection of seat belt(s)

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

Parking brake efficiency requirements just met

Fail 15 Feb 2018 96,552 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat(s) fitted preventing inspection of seat belt(s)

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

Parking brake efficiency requirements just met

Pass 7 Feb 2017 90,707 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 90,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fexi section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,751 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broke

Fail 3 Feb 2016 83,751 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both D rubbers (2.4.G.2)

All brake pipes heavily greased

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,792 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 67,920 miles

Rear wiperr pivot seized

Pass 5 Feb 2013 61,497 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 61,497 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 53,331 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,042 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 28,494 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,494 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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MD06 XZE is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MD06 XZE, 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 MD06 XZE registered?

MD06 XZE is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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