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ML06 XDW

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,917 mi
Last recorded91,917 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 XDW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 91,917 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 91,915 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 83,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 83,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,098 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 63,627 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,942 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f shocker misting

rear brake discs scored

Pass 18 Jun 2015 49,032 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Jun 2015 49,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2014 41,356 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,106 miles

advise front brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Jun 2013 34,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

advise front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,668 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,904 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 32,904 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,732 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,377 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 29,578 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 29,578 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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 XDW is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XDW, 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 ML06 XDW registered?

ML06 XDW is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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