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LC56 NXV

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,511 mi
Last recorded110,511 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 110,511 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 110,511 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 104,406 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 104,406 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 104,404 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stays on when position lamps operated (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working with position lamps operated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn insecure mounting bolts insecure in the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint insecure in the arm bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working with position lamps operated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2018 94,302 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 94,302 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 86,112 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 73,876 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 67,415 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 67,352 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 61,502 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 61,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 56,256 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 56,256 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 51,192 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 51,178 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 51,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 47,808 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 47,808 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 38,311 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,824 miles

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

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 NXV is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NXV, 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

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What year was LC56 NXV registered?

LC56 NXV is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is LC56 NXV safe to buy?

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