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MD06 XZH

2006 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

76,370 mi
Last recorded76,370 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 XZH
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 76,370 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 76,370 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 74,947 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 74,947 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 73,338 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 72,448 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 72,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 71,437 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 70,551 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 70,551 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 67,590 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 67,589 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,994 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,591 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 63,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 61,048 miles

outer exhaust flexy broken

Fail 9 Sep 2014 61,045 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge++++++++n/s/r tyre badly cracking in tread

outer exhaust flexy broken

Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,586 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 57,586 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 54,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,025 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs scored

Fail 31 Aug 2011 51,025 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front discs worn,rear discs scored

Pass 2 Jun 2010 44,280 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 44,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,191 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 XZH is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 XZH, 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 XZH registered?

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

Is MD06 XZH safe to buy?

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