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LC56 NTV

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,269 mi
Last recorded137,269 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 137,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 137,244 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 127,838 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to sills at rear

Pass 5 Jul 2021 119,610 miles

corrosin to sills at rear

Pass 15 Jul 2020 113,303 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 105,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of front to rear at flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 96,838 miles

Hand brake efficiency 16%.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside Front CV gaiter perished and cracked.

Offside Rear Wheel arch and sill area corroded.

Fail 2 Jul 2018 96,837 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hand brake efficiency 16%.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front CV gaiter perished and cracked.

Offside Rear Wheel arch and sill area corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2017 87,083 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,998 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 66,487 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 56,999 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 55,181 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 51,524 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 51,522 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2011 45,387 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 45,387 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing close on edges

parking brake performance low

Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,115 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,358 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 NTV is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NTV, 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 NTV registered?

LC56 NTV is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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