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PJ06 JYG

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,702 mi
Last recorded77,702 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 JYG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 77,702 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 May 2016 77,615 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 63,033 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2015 63,031 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,233 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 51,266 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

advise mirror damaged n/side

Pass 13 May 2013 51,266 miles

advise mirror damaged n/side

Pass 15 May 2012 40,045 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 40,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 32,384 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on edges

offside rear tyre cracking on edges

Fail 13 Jun 2011 32,384 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on edges

offside rear tyre cracking on edges

Pass 18 May 2010 27,199 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,907 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 25,902 miles

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

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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PJ06 JYG is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PJ06 JYG, 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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PJ06 JYG is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 April 2006.

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