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PF06 NPY

2006 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,846 mi
Last recorded76,846 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 NPY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 76,846 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 70,777 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 9 May 2018 70,777 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 64,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

exhaust front mounting corroded

Fail 11 May 2017 64,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

exhaust front mounting corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 47,133 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 47,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 43,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2015 43,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,352 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 May 2013 36,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres fitted with 185 60 15 rear tyres fitted with 195 60 15

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges, stepped tread design

Fail 20 May 2013 36,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres fitted with 185 60 15 rear tyres fitted with 195 60 15

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges, stepped tread design

Pass 30 May 2012 32,732 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly on edges,tread is stepped design so edges not classed as part of central 3/4 of tread.

not checked offside rear or centre seat belts,seat folded down and not in use.

tyres on front of vehicle are diffrent size to ones on the rear.

Pass 25 May 2011 29,772 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front and rear tyres different sizes and circumfrance but same front and rear axles

Fail 25 May 2011 29,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front and rear tyres different sizes and circumfrance but same front and rear axles

Pass 25 May 2010 27,019 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 24,465 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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PF06 NPY is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PF06 NPY, 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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PF06 NPY is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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