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LC56 NMO

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,009 mi
Last recorded82,009 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 82,009 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2022 82,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 67,960 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 67,960 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 55,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front coolant low

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 53,265 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 50,022 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 50,022 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken AT THE BOTTOM (2.4.C.1a)

205/60R16

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure 17" WIPER FITTED (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,045 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS JUST ABOVE THE MAXIMUM MARK ON THE ENGINE OIL DIP-STICK .

Pass 7 Mar 2016 43,239 miles

2.0 LITRES OF 5W30 ENGINE OIL WAS ADDED TO BRING OIL LEVEL UP TO MAXIMUM .

Fail 7 Mar 2016 43,239 miles

2.0 LITRES OF 5W30 ENGINE OIL WAS ADDED TO BRING OIL LEVEL UP TO MAXIMUM .

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15" (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,380 miles

slight leak from steering rack n/s

Pass 7 Apr 2014 35,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,823 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2012 22,632 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2010 17,698 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 14,779 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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LC56 NMO is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NMO, 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 LC56 NMO registered?

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

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