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2006 KIA CARENS
General Information
- Registration AF06XGE
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CARENS
- Year 2006
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1991cc
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- Expired 08 Mar 2023
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,353 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- windscreen chipped in swept area
- hand brake requirements only just met
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 97,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/arch x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- windscreen chipped in swept area
- Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
4 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,011 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Bonnet release defective - cable not fixed to handle
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 88,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At joint middle to rear silencers (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Bonnet release defective - cable not fixed to handle
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,961 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 84,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Between flex hoses (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Corrosion on wheel arch to outer sill
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
1 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,427 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- 1/ o/s front brake pipe becoming corroded
- 2/ o/s outer sill becoming corroded
25 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 80,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 2/ o/s outer sill becoming corroded
- 3/ front and rear brake discs becoming corroded
- 1/ o/s front brake pipe becoming corroded
22 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,759 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- 2/ front brake discs becoming distorted
- 1/ n/s rear tyre becoming perished
19 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 1/ n/s rear tyre becoming perished
- 2/ front brake discs becoming distorted
18 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,504 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- 1. Offside front cv gaiter starting to perish. 2. Offside front anti roll bar drop link dust cover starting to split. 3. Both front tyres wearing low on edges.
- 5. Hand brake travel on limits.
- 4. Offside rear tyre starting to perish, has cuts in but not to cords at time of test.
28 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,258 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake performance 16%
25 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
12 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,252 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2016 13 Jun 202610 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,973 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2016 13 Jun 202610 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
23 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,056 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2015 13 Jun 202614 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,265 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2014 13 Jun 202614 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
10 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,917 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
10 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
19 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,048 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2012 13 Jun 202615 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,655 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2011 13 Jun 202626 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 16,909 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2010 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF06XGE was registered on 2006-03-04
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