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LC56 NTJ

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,428 mi
Last recorded104,428 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 104,428 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Sep 2018 98,406 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 98,398 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 91,296 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 91,296 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 84,388 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 84,374 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 76,737 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 76,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 66,671 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,093 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Jul 2013 52,093 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2012 41,369 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 30,095 miles

Nearside PAS rack boot/cover has a mist of power steering fluid

Pass 25 Nov 2010 26,407 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 19,683 miles

abnormal noise from bottom end

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 NTJ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NTJ, 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 NTJ registered?

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

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