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FG56 LFN

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,890 mi
Last recorded77,890 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 LFN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 77,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 77,890 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 67,457 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear and offside rear upper spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 67,385 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear and offside rear upper spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 62,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 62,668 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,090 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside outer and offside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2017 57,090 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside outer and offside outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2016 52,648 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 52,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 47,807 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,206 miles

tyres scuffed on side walls

Pass 11 Sep 2013 37,529 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 37,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 30,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,844 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 23,917 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 18,175 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 11,721 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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FG56 LFN is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG56 LFN, 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 FG56 LFN registered?

FG56 LFN is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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