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PL06 KSO

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,079 mi
Last recorded70,079 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 70,079 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 70,062 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, at front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 65,751 miles

check all metal brake pipes

Pass 27 Jul 2018 63,967 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 62,828 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 61,076 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 59,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,272 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,818 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 51,687 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,675 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 45,650 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2011 39,949 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,727 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,225 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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PL06 KSO is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KSO, 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 KSO registered?

PL06 KSO is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is PL06 KSO safe to buy?

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