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AV56 NPZ

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,774 mi
Last recorded132,774 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 NPZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 132,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 132,770 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 130,415 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 125,307 miles

near side front and rear door damaged but still secure

Fail 20 Oct 2016 125,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side front and rear door damaged but still secure

Pass 9 Oct 2015 112,409 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 112,409 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 86,560 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 86,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,027 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 60,181 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 60,181 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 46,979 miles

All tyres worn and close to limits especially fronts

Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,586 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,725 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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AV56 NPZ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV56 NPZ, 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 AV56 NPZ registered?

AV56 NPZ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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