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FG56 LMY

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,301 mi
Last recorded98,301 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 LMY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 98,301 miles

Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 92,837 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 92,837 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 87,432 miles

Slight deterioration some bushes

Some surface corrosion various parts

Some surface corrosion various parts

Pass 11 Mar 2016 79,996 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,652 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 51,685 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 51,681 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 48,476 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 48,476 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 43,392 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,219 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,795 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 LMY is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FG56 LMY, 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 LMY registered?

FG56 LMY is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 October 2006.

Is FG56 LMY safe to buy?

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