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NM06 VJD

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,337 mi
Last recorded105,337 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 VJD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 105,337 miles

VERY SMALL ROAD CHIP ON SCREEN

Fail 10 Oct 2020 105,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm DOWN TO CANVAS AND WIRES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

VERY SMALL ROAD CHIP ON SCREEN

Pass 14 Oct 2019 97,216 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 97,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 97,192 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 87,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 56,470 miles

Front offside and nearside front lower suspension arms front and rear mounting bushes filled with silicone sealer preventing full inspection of the bushes

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in black paint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in black paint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in black paint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in black paint (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 56,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Front offside and nearside front lower suspension arms front and rear mounting bushes filled with silicone sealer preventing full inspection of the bushes

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in black paint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in black paint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in black paint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in black paint (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 56,136 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 front brake pipes including flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both rear arms to axle front bushes excess play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,249 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 68,247 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 64,945 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 61,030 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 57,673 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,228 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 50,409 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 45,047 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 39,929 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2009 39,929 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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 VJD is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NM06 VJD, 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 VJD registered?

NM06 VJD is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is NM06 VJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM06 VJD shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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