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MK06 EZJ

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,077 mi
Last recorded91,077 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 EZJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2016 91,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired the sill has a very poor repair. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front engine oil sump corroded and leaking oil

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% very dull (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Nearside Rear has nail in tyer

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% very dull (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2015 88,434 miles

n/s/r sill damaged

Pass 31 May 2014 78,857 miles

boot full, unable to inspect boot floor and spare

exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still fully secure at time of test

nail in N/S/R and O/S/R tyres

slight fluctuation on rear brakes during RBT, not excessive

sump pan corroded, weaping oil

Fail 30 May 2014 78,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

boot full, unable to inspect boot floor and spare

exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still fully secure at time of test

nail in N/S/R and O/S/R tyres

slight fluctuation on rear brakes during RBT, not excessive

sump pan corroded, weaping oil

Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,824 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,565 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 65,548 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 60,994 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,049 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 52,023 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,506 miles

Offside 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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MK06 EZJ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MK06 EZJ, 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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MK06 EZJ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 August 2006.

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