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AV56 NRJ

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,660 mi
Last recorded111,660 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 NRJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 111,660 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 103,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 103,707 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 96,625 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 88,104 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 75,637 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 64,167 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,656 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 54,656 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 NRJ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NRJ, 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

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What year was AV56 NRJ registered?

AV56 NRJ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is AV56 NRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 NRJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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