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MJ06 XYA

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,736 mi
Last recorded102,736 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 XYA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 102,736 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2017 102,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2015 71,009 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 60,650 miles

o/s/f seatbelt slow to recoil

unable to check n/s + o/s/r seatbelts due to childseats

Fail 29 Jan 2014 60,649 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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)

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

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

o/s/f seatbelt slow to recoil

rear brake pads worn thin + corrosion and wear on discs but unable to check properly with wheels on?

unable to check n/s + o/s/r seatbelts due to childseats

wear on front brake discs

Pass 12 Feb 2013 50,929 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle has damage to offside

Pass 4 Feb 2012 38,933 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES STARTING TO PERISH & SPLIT INSIDE TREADS.

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES.

PARKING BRAKE EFFICENCY JUST MEETING REQUIREMENTS.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 38,882 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES STARTING TO PERISH & SPLIT INSIDE TREADS.

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,374 miles

Offside Rear 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)

main beam warning light inoperative

Pass 17 May 2010 25,675 miles

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

main beam warning light inoperative

screen wash poor

Pass 18 May 2009 19,749 miles

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

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 XYA is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

MJ06 XYA is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 May 2006.

Is MJ06 XYA safe to buy?

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