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RE06 LGU

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,246 mi
Last recorded111,246 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 LGU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 111,246 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 103,425 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 103,236 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 95,253 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 95,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 86,169 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 71,892 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 57,553 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 57,469 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,234 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 39,709 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing Uneven.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 39,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both Front Tyres Wearing Uneven.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 29,439 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,529 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 56,335 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 18,556 miles

2x small chips/cracks to windsrceen

All four tyres worn to 3.00mm

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

Front brake pads approx 60% worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake disc blue(has got hot)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,556 miles

2x small chips/cracks to windsrceen

All four tyres worn to 3.00mm

Front brake pads approx 60% worn

Nearside rear brake disc blue(has got hot)

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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RE06 LGU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RE06 LGU, 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 RE06 LGU registered?

RE06 LGU is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is RE06 LGU safe to buy?

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