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NU06 BPF

2006 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,990 mi
Last recorded62,990 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 BPF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 62,990 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 56,041 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 56,041 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported sequre bracket (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 49,749 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 43,469 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 31,565 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 33,235 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 28,154 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 22,992 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 22,991 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 17,613 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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NU06 BPF is a 2006 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NU06 BPF, 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

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What year was NU06 BPF registered?

NU06 BPF is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is NU06 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU06 BPF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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