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MD06 XZJ

2006 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,160 mi
Last recorded78,160 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 78,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 78,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 65,775 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 56,577 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 53,147 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 53,069 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 48,137 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 43,994 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 43,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 37,776 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 30,862 miles

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

both rear shockers seeps

slight handbrake travel

Fail 13 Jan 2018 30,841 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear shockers seeps

Pass 7 Jan 2017 25,457 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 24,151 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 23,211 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 22,103 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 22,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 15,697 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 13,404 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 10,330 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 XZJ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MD06 XZJ, 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 XZJ registered?

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

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