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NV06 SZO

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,681 mi
Last recorded76,681 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 SZO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 76,681 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 74,334 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 70,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside rear backing plates corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2018 70,404 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside rear backing plates corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,353 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 62,351 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 62,351 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 59,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside outer sill and rear wheel arch corroded.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 59,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside outer sill and rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 55,129 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,395 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly run off.

nearside outer sill corroding.

nearside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,054 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,859 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 43,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 39,589 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 35,954 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 35,954 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,421 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 32,421 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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NV06 SZO is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NV06 SZO, 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 NV06 SZO registered?

NV06 SZO is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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