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FV55 NTN

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,473 mi
Last recorded76,473 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 NTN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 76,473 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 76,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 82,150 miles

Centre Rear exhaust mounting not secure but system still supported

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 82,150 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Rear exhaust mounting not secure but system still supported

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 63,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise on broken exhaust hanger

Pass 13 Oct 2014 59,212 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,416 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 53,416 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 48,537 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 44,159 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 38,066 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 28,775 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 28,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 22,411 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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FV55 NTN is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV55 NTN, 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 FV55 NTN registered?

FV55 NTN is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is FV55 NTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 NTN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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