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NU06 ZKE

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,595 mi
Last recorded92,595 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 92,595 miles

previous welding repair to both sills under sealed

zero emissions

Pass 3 Jun 2015 83,259 miles

emissions too clean / no print out given

Fail 2 Jun 2015 83,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

emissions too clean / no print out given

Pass 30 Jun 2014 79,462 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 79,462 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 76,049 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,666 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate slightly insecure.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,547 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,280 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 ZKE is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel 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 ZKE, 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 ZKE registered?

NU06 ZKE is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is NU06 ZKE safe to buy?

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