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LC56 NMY

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

138,927 mi
Last recorded138,927 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 138,927 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 118,604 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 11 Dec 2014 118,604 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 6 Dec 2013 100,928 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 100,912 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 86,777 miles

both rear tyres are very badly worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Jan 2013 86,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres are very badly worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2011 69,742 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 23 Nov 2011 69,742 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,752 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 52,752 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)

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

front and rear brake discs are lipped

front both tyres worn smooth inner edges

off side rear tyre worn inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2009 35,406 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 35,406 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 NMY is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NMY, 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 NMY registered?

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

Is LC56 NMY safe to buy?

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