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RD03 GJD

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,888 mi
Last recorded118,888 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 GJD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 118,888 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

low reserve travel on parking brake lever

n/s outer sill damaged

towbar corroded

towbar electrical socket poorly secured

Fail 27 Jan 2020 118,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s outer sill damaged

towbar corroded

towbar electrical socket poorly secured

Pass 24 Jan 2019 111,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 111,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 105,373 miles

E.C.U LAMP ON

FRONT BRAKES IMBALANCED

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

TOW BAR CORRODED

Fail 1 Feb 2018 105,373 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

E.C.U LAMP ON

FRONT BRAKES IMBALANCED

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

TOW BAR CORRODED

Pass 23 Jan 2017 96,479 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 96,470 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 88,767 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 18 Jan 2016 88,757 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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 2 Feb 2015 80,341 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 12 Jan 2015 80,330 miles

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

Engine management light illuminated

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 68,800 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 68,800 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 60,481 miles

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

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

engine warning lamp flashing

Fail 11 Jan 2013 60,399 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine warning lamp flashing

Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,315 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,106 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,443 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,753 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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RD03 GJD is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RD03 GJD, 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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RD03 GJD is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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