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NM06 NZX

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,576 mi
Last recorded153,576 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 NZX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 153,576 miles

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

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

park brake low effort

Fail 14 May 2018 153,576 miles

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

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

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

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

park brake low effort

Pass 11 May 2017 139,683 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 139,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 127,002 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 114,868 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 101,842 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 86,627 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 70,197 miles

handbrake low effort 19%.

Pass 17 May 2011 52,447 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 52,429 miles

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)

front to rear steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 7 May 2010 40,362 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 40,348 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,903 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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NM06 NZX is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NM06 NZX, 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 NM06 NZX registered?

NM06 NZX is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is NM06 NZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM06 NZX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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