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LA55 FVN

2006 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,882 mi
Last recorded96,882 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 96,882 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 96,878 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2022 94,298 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 93,534 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 91,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 91,788 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 88,751 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 88,691 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective bracket broken and bolts coming loose ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,477 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 82,402 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,431 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 75,431 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,188 miles

handbrake only just meets standard required

Fail 20 Apr 2016 68,188 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake only just meets standard required

Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,470 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 59,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,992 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 47,992 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,912 miles

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

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

front tyre`s deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,203 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 36,140 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 29,295 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 21,368 miles

Damage to screen out of swept - requires new screen

Pass 9 Feb 2009 20,322 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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LA55 FVN is a 2006 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

LA55 FVN is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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