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MF06 OPU

2006 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,688 mi
Last recorded78,688 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 OPU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 78,688 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 78,688 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 77,779 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 75,717 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,199 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear exaust silencer front hanger detached ,exaust still supported adequately

Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,098 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 72,048 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,566 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 68,566 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 68,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,224 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 64,224 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 56,294 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 56,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,683 miles

rear wiper worn

Fail 13 Apr 2010 43,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear wiper worn

Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,874 miles

Brake pads not visable through wheels

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight damage to front number plate

osf tyre small cut to sidewall

Fail 30 Mar 2009 33,826 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Brake pads not visable through wheels

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight damage to front number plate

osf tyre small cut to sidewall

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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MF06 OPU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MF06 OPU, 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 MF06 OPU registered?

MF06 OPU is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is MF06 OPU safe to buy?

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