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RF06 AUM

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,216 mi
Last recorded112,216 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 AUM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2018 112,216 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing. (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 106,978 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 106,978 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 101,804 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 101,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,581 miles

crack in screen o/s

eml light on dash lit

Fail 2 Mar 2015 96,579 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

crack in screen o/s

eml light on dash lit

unable to access fuel cap

Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 91,525 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 86,062 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 86,062 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 79,578 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 75,317 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 75,317 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 70,283 miles

both offside seatbelts need help retracting

brake pedal spoungy new pads fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2009 70,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both offside seatbelts need help retracting

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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RF06 AUM 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 50%.

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 RF06 AUM, 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 RF06 AUM registered?

RF06 AUM is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is RF06 AUM safe to buy?

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