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FG56 LFO

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,362 mi
Last recorded129,362 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 129,362 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 129,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 109,390 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 89,418 miles

unable to check rear seatbelts fully as child seat fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,841 miles

Front brake discs lipped and worn. Front brake pads appear to be worn to minimum permitted limit. (Att soon)

Front exhaust corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake release requires attention

Pass 10 Oct 2011 64,605 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 64,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded

front pads wearing low

Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,122 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 52,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside front wiper smearing

Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,901 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 39,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear discs and pads worn.

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 LFO is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LFO, 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 LFO registered?

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

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