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SD06 RVP

2006 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,139 mi
Last recorded108,139 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 RVP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 108,139 miles

front discs heavily corroded on inner faces

handbrake readings only just met requirments

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 18 Aug 2014 108,139 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front discs heavily corroded on inner faces

handbrake poor

management light on

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 10 Aug 2013 84,476 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

hand brake could be lot better

slight travel on brake pedal

Fail 9 Aug 2013 84,474 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

hand brake could be lot better

slight travel on brake pedal

Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 63,071 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 40,336 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 22,797 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 22,795 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,836 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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SD06 RVP is a 2006 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SD06 RVP, 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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SD06 RVP is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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