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LA55 FVS

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,157 mi
Last recorded69,157 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 FVS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 69,157 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 69,156 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 61,197 miles

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 52,227 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 52,227 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 43,925 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,921 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,587 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,053 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 21,665 miles

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

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 FVS is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA55 FVS, 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 FVS registered?

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

Is LA55 FVS safe to buy?

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