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LC56 NMM

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,904 mi
Last recorded138,904 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 138,904 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 132,754 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o s and n s rear discs got rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2017 126,014 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 111,330 miles

front brake pads half-worn

n/s/r tyre wearing at inner edge + nail

Pass 24 Jun 2015 94,382 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 76,953 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 54,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 54,825 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 37,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 37,350 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 28,456 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 28,334 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 18,222 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2010 18,222 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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 NMM is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NMM, 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 NMM registered?

LC56 NMM is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is LC56 NMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC56 NMM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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