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LC56 NKK

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,970 mi
Last recorded70,970 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 NKK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 70,970 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 62,323 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 56,671 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2015 56,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre cracking on inner and outer shoulders of tyre.

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,549 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Apr 2013 47,614 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Apr 2012 43,962 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on other tread edge.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,962 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on other tread edge.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,159 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 38,783 miles

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

Offside 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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LC56 NKK is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue 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 LC56 NKK, 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 LC56 NKK registered?

LC56 NKK is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is LC56 NKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC56 NKK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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