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PL06 ERX

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,421 mi
Last recorded51,421 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 ERX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 51,421 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 48,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight corosion to wheel arches

Fail 19 Jun 2018 48,048 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight corosion to wheel arches

Pass 28 Jun 2017 43,284 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 43,283 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 41,508 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Registration plate slight deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2016 41,508 miles

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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Registration plate slight deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2015 36,686 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 31,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2014 31,582 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 26,151 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2012 22,995 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 18,740 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 18,740 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,975 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 10,808 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre wall scrubed and slight damage

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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PL06 ERX is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PL06 ERX, 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 PL06 ERX registered?

PL06 ERX is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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