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BF56 NVW

2006 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,198 mi
Last recorded42,198 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 NVW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 42,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 40,508 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Feb 2019 40,508 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 39,832 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside park brake lower

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 34,379 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 34,379 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 27,952 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 27,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 22,145 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 22,145 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 17,512 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts on inner edge of tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2012 15,490 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 13,509 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 11,712 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 8,838 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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BF56 NVW is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BF56 NVW, 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 BF56 NVW registered?

BF56 NVW is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is BF56 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF56 NVW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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