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R13 JBR

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,441 mi
Last recorded90,441 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 JBR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 90,441 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 7 Nov 2011 90,438 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all 4 brake discs surface corroded (suspect road noise)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 86,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 86,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 63,912 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,317 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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R13 JBR is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R13 JBR, 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 R13 JBR registered?

R13 JBR is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is R13 JBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R13 JBR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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