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LA55 FVC

2006 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,004 mi
Last recorded118,004 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 FVC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 118,004 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 106,527 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front pads wearing low

no print out on emissions

play in both front anti roll bar drop links

screen chipped

Pass 29 Mar 2014 97,509 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 97,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 92,687 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 71,346 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 70,893 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,865 miles

O/S/R wheel covered in brake fluid but not leaking

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wipers worn

nsr tyre out of shape

front & rear tyres diffrent sizes

Fail 20 Jun 2011 62,841 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wipers worn

nsr tyre out of shape

front & rear tyres diffrent sizes

hand brake over adjusted

Fail 24 May 2011 62,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front wipers worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre worn and slightly out of shape

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 10 Apr 2010 51,620 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 51,582 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,392 miles

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

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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LA55 FVC is a 2006 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LA55 FVC, 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 LA55 FVC registered?

LA55 FVC is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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