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NH06 KVU

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,408 mi
Last recorded126,408 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH06 KVU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 126,408 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 125,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 125,370 miles

EML ON

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

front brake discs badly scored & corroded

unable to inspect front brake pads due to wheel covers

unable to inspect rear brake pads due to wheel covers

Fail 21 Mar 2011 125,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

EML ON

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

front brake discs badly scored & corroded

unable to inspect front brake pads due to wheel covers

unable to inspect rear brake pads due to wheel covers

Pass 19 Jul 2010 117,002 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 116,832 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NH06 KVU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NH06 KVU, 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

How do I check the history of NH06 KVU?

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What year was NH06 KVU registered?

NH06 KVU is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 July 2006.

Is NH06 KVU safe to buy?

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