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LB55 ZBO

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,228 mi
Last recorded115,228 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 115,228 miles

Front Inner TYRES SCRUBBED

Nearside Rear TYRE TREAD PERISHED

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear BRAKE NOISE WHEN WHEEL SPAN

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 115,228 miles

Front Inner TYRES SCRUBBED

Nearside Rear TYRE TREAD PERISHED

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear BRAKE NOISE WHEN WHEEL SPAN

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 103,829 miles

Nearside Rear TAPE AROUND N/S/R SEAT BELT WEBBING

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 103,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front 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 TAPE AROUND N/S/R SEAT BELT WEBBING

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 96,725 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 90,072 miles

3 passenger seat being used ,n/s/r seat stoed out off use,n/s/r seat belt cut.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 81,713 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 81,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s/r tyre low on tread

rear wiper blade split

spare tyre is a different size tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2013 70,839 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r seat removed

Pass 13 Jan 2012 60,101 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 12 Jan 2012 60,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front brakes uneven

Fail 13 Jan 2011 48,853 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front brakes uneven

Pass 20 Jan 2010 37,541 miles

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

front brake pads look low

o/s/r seat belt frayed

Pass 23 Jan 2009 24,558 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 ZBO is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZBO, 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 ZBO registered?

LB55 ZBO is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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