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PK06 NXE

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,167 mi
Last recorded112,167 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK06 NXE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 112,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2017 105,494 miles

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 14 Jun 2017 105,489 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 11 Jun 2016 97,769 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 97,757 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 91,564 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 85,934 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 81,177 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,660 miles

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

brake pedal antislip worn

Fail 21 Mar 2012 72,675 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pedal antislip worn

Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,156 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 63,152 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 52,608 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,608 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,012 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 41,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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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PK06 NXE is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PK06 NXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK06 NXE registered?

PK06 NXE is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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