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LC56 NXU

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,798 mi
Last recorded88,798 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2019 88,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring corroded/ fractured (1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis/suspension

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

fuel tank damp

pipe to airbox split

Pass 17 Oct 2018 83,698 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 78,022 miles

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

surface corrosion to exhaust front down pipe.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,277 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 58,059 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,364 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,577 miles

surface corrosion exhaust

Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,552 miles

Pitting and corrosion to rear brake disc's

Slight pitting to front brake disc's

Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,208 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 NXU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC56 NXU?

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What year was LC56 NXU registered?

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

Is LC56 NXU safe to buy?

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