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LC56 NMV

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,551 mi
Last recorded36,551 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Jul 2015 36,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,734 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,548 miles

fuel filler flap cannot be opened using the button emergenc cord in boot used

n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint rubbers leaking grease slightly

Fail 16 Jul 2013 27,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

fuel filler flap cannot be opened using the button emergenc cord in boot used

n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint rubbers leaking grease slightly

n/s/f and o/s/r wheels binding slightly when rotated by hand

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2012 21,658 miles

front and rear brake pads worn slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2011 14,360 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 14,360 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s wiper split

Pass 2 Nov 2010 13,281 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 10,916 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 10,916 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 NMV is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NMV, 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 NMV registered?

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

Is LC56 NMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC56 NMV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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