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LB55 ZBD

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,225 mi
Last recorded25,225 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 ZBD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 25,225 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 24,691 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel handbrake slightly high (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 23,797 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 23,196 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 22,263 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 22,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 21,484 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 20,846 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 19,848 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 18,434 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 17,215 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 15,456 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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LB55 ZBD is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LB55 ZBD, 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 LB55 ZBD registered?

LB55 ZBD is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is LB55 ZBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 ZBD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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