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MJ06 KTV

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,401 mi
Last recorded133,401 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 KTV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 133,401 miles

both front wipers split But still cleaning screen

Pass 7 Apr 2015 122,180 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2015 122,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 111,616 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 100,060 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 100,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 May 2012 86,129 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall ( no cords exposed)

some distortion on n/s/f drake disc

Pass 9 May 2012 86,129 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall ( no cords exposed)

some distortion on n/s/f drake disc

Pass 6 May 2011 72,715 miles

BRAKE PEDAL SLIPPER PAD WORN

CLUTCH PEDAL SLIPPER PAD MISSING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN CLOSE TO MIN THICKNESS

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 58,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2010 58,282 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 43,116 miles

N/S/R LAMP DAMAGED OUTSIDE ILLUUMINATION AREA

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

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

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 KTV is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KTV, 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 KTV registered?

MJ06 KTV is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is MJ06 KTV safe to buy?

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