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PJ06 XAM

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,997 mi
Last recorded112,997 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 112,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOT SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 110,223 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 107,406 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 107,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 105,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroded but not causing a projection

Pass 27 Jul 2018 102,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nsf cv gaiter slightly deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Osf track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Jun 2017 95,579 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 95,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 91,414 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 91,414 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking centre underneath vehicle (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 86,614 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,722 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 81,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,691 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 77,691 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 72,282 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,282 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 67,312 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,055 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 59,045 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,401 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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PJ06 XAM is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PJ06 XAM, 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 PJ06 XAM registered?

PJ06 XAM is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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