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LC56 NTG

2006 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,294 mi
Last recorded117,294 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 NTG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 117,294 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 117,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 97,915 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 97,915 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 78,529 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 20 Dec 2016 78,528 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front and offside rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,448 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 47,574 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 47,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,604 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 35,670 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 30,347 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 30,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 23,807 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 18,312 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 NTG is a 2006 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NTG, 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 NTG registered?

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

Is LC56 NTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC56 NTG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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