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MJ06 KTD

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,646 mi
Last recorded91,646 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 KTD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 91,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Cill rusty

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre worn on edges ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cill rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2020 87,572 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,969 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 76,394 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 66,912 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 54,314 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 54,314 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracked and perrished on sidewalls 205/60/15

o/s front tyre buld on inner edge slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,911 miles

Very slight perishing on rear tyres

Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,545 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ROTATION SPECIFIC TYRE FITTED TO SPARE WHEEL.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,361 miles

O/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,437 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 28,437 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,155 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 24,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,696 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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MJ06 KTD is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MJ06 KTD, 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 MJ06 KTD registered?

MJ06 KTD is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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