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WJ06 NTA

2006 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,330 mi
Last recorded98,330 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 NTA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 98,330 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 98,330 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 95,004 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 95,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,133 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 88,133 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 84,897 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,570 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 79,570 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,647 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,786 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,847 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 56,847 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,672 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,103 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 34,904 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,188 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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WJ06 NTA is a 2006 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ06 NTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ06 NTA?

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What year was WJ06 NTA registered?

WJ06 NTA is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is WJ06 NTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ06 NTA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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