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MJ06 OGB

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,975 mi
Last recorded34,975 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 OGB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 34,975 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 27,263 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 20,292 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 19,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

slight cracking offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2015 19,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

slight cracking offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2014 17,873 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 16,343 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 14,879 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 13,272 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 11,282 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 8,532 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 OGB is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OGB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ06 OGB registered?

MJ06 OGB is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 August 2006.

Is MJ06 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ06 OGB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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