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LC56 NMU

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,414 mi
Last recorded100,414 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 100,414 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2022 92,883 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage RACK END (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 92,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working OS/R NS/R (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play OS/F NS/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage RACK END (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 86,421 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 80,222 miles

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

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2018 76,388 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Component Corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 71,510 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 68,377 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 68,373 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 65,518 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 65,514 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 61,208 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 61,203 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 56,432 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 50,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 50,862 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 40,206 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 6 Nov 2010 28,879 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 14 Nov 2009 15,703 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 15,703 miles

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

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 NMU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NMU, 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 NMU registered?

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

Is LC56 NMU safe to buy?

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