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LA55 FVT

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,337 mi
Last recorded70,337 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 70,337 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 70,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 69,086 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 69,086 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,992 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 64,992 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 61,423 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 main (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres thin on edges

windscreen cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2018 61,422 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 main (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres thin on edges

windscreen cracked

Pass 3 Jan 2017 56,140 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 56,140 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 52,793 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,907 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 38,647 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,077 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 35,077 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,500 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,702 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,426 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,549 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 21,715 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 FVT is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FVT, 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 LA55 FVT registered?

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

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