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ML06 FCJ

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,476 mi
Last recorded77,476 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 FCJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to nearside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 70,312 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void of tread on inner and outer wear bands (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 66,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void of tread on inner and outer wear bands (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust box support bracket broken away on nearside

Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,716 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 61,716 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 57,463 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,662 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 51,662 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,203 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 39,009 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked on sidewall and tread

Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,938 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 31,938 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,196 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,362 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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ML06 FCJ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ML06 FCJ, 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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ML06 FCJ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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