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SG06 FKV

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

67,602 mi
Last recorded67,602 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 FKV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 67,602 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 65,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2013 65,546 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 64,814 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2012 53,458 miles

1 x rear exhaust hanger loose/broken

brake fluid level at midway point(advise inspection)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn/wearing

corrosion on both front and offside rear brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on offside outer sill

nearside front tyre at 2mm and perished/perishing on inner shoulder area

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre at 3mm(1.6mm useable tread) and slight perishing

slight deterioration on rear number plate

some oil around sump

Fail 24 Mar 2012 53,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

1 x rear exhaust hanger loose/broken

brake fluid level at midway point(advise inspection)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn/wearing

corrosion on both front and offside rear brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on offside outer sill

crack at bottom of windscreen at offside but not restricting drivers view

nearside front tyre at 2mm and perished/perishing on inner shoulder area

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre at 3mm(1.6mm useable tread) and slight perishing

slight deterioration on rear number plate

some oil around sump

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,836 miles

advise windscreen crack

Fail 23 Feb 2011 32,836 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise windscreen crack

Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,686 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,545 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 23,495 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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SG06 FKV is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SG06 FKV, 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 SG06 FKV registered?

SG06 FKV is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is SG06 FKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG06 FKV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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