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LB55 ZBW

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,116 mi
Last recorded80,116 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2021 80,116 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 79,441 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 76,910 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 76,910 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting on inner edge and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge and cracking borderline pass (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 71,074 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting on inner edge and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge and cracking borderline pass (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,384 miles

BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

CV BOOTS SLIGHT DETERIATION

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT RUSTING TO FERRULES

OS REAR ROLL BAR LINK WORN

Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,562 miles

REAR ROLL BAR LINKS WORN, FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED, REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED, CV BOOTS STARTING TO CRACK, FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT RUSTING TO FERRULES

Fail 24 Apr 2015 61,552 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR ROLL BAR LINKS WORN, FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED, REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED, CV BOOTS STARTING TO CRACK, FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT RUSTING TO FERRULES

Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,704 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,640 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED, OS REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BIND, SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ROLL BAR LINKS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 46,023 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Pass 2 Apr 2011 40,209 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both wipers smearing

front brake disks worn

nearside rear tyre outer side wall/tread cracking

offside front brake sticking

Pass 7 Apr 2010 35,489 miles

NS REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 28 Jan 2009 28,531 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 28,500 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZBW is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZBW, 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 ZBW registered?

LB55 ZBW is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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