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PE06 SFU

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,485 mi
Last recorded108,485 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 SFU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 108,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 95,801 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 95,801 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 92,836 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 92,836 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 89,236 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front driveshaft boot heavily cracked

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 89,232 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front driveshaft boot heavily cracked

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 84,846 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 79,794 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 79,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 73,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch/sill (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 73,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch/sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 67,458 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

smoke emissions on limit

Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,605 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,902 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has slight damage{cut} to inner tyre wall

Fail 10 Jul 2013 55,902 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight damage{cut} to inner tyre wall

Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,477 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,854 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 49,853 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,399 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 45,399 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,694 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 29,528 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 29,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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PE06 SFU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PE06 SFU, 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 PE06 SFU registered?

PE06 SFU is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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