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NU06 YXK

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,757 mi
Last recorded122,757 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 YXK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 122,757 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 122,757 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 99,523 miles

e m light on

Front driveshaft cv joint niosy

Fail 3 Apr 2018 99,523 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

e m light on

Pass 4 Apr 2017 89,610 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 76,749 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,762 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust joint very corroded and weak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 72,759 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

N/S/R brake has a slight bind

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust joint very corroded and weak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 64,644 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2014 64,644 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,701 miles

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

cut nearside tyre cut not exposing cords

offside rear has a small cut to cords,cords not exposed

offside rear tyre perished sidewall

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Apr 2013 58,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

cut nearside tyre cut not exposing cords

nearside rear park brake effort slightly low

offside rear has a small cut to cords,cords not exposed

offside rear tyre perished sidewall

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Apr 2012 60,328 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,812 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracking and nearing the limits of wear

Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,790 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,187 miles

front brake pads wearing low.

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 YXK is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YXK, 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 NU06 YXK registered?

NU06 YXK is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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