2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Kia Carens MOT pass rate and common faults

242 MOT tests in 2024. 42.1% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

75Well below average
Passed first time42.1%
Failed or needed repairs57.9%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 242 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements14.0%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt13.6%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn10.3%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value9.5%
    29 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working9.1%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.6%
  7. Stop lamp: not working6.6%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side5.8%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
    17 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.1%
    14 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes48.8%
  2. Lights & electrics39.7%
  3. Suspension36.0%
  4. Body & chassis27.7%
  5. Tyres12.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags6.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Kia Carens?

In 2024, 42.1% of 2006 Kia Carens cars passed their MOT first time, across 242 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Kia Carens?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Kia Carens reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 75, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).