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LC56 NXX

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,056 mi
Last recorded84,056 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 84,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 82,241 miles

Nearside Front Slight movement strut top mount unit

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 82,241 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Slight movement strut top mount unit

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 78,942 miles

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

both front tyres worn out on inner edge only passes due to raised tread pattern

Pass 23 Jan 2018 74,557 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2017 69,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn out on inner edge passes due to raised tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn out on inner edge passes due to raised tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 65,193 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 65,193 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,526 miles

cv boots perishing.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 59,526 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

cv boots perishing.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 52,583 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,193 miles

rear brake pads getting thin.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,803 miles

rear tyres perishing.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 37,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perishing.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,433 miles

rear tyre walls perishing.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 23,763 miles

front tyres getting close to wear limit.

Fail 3 Dec 2009 23,763 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres getting close to wear limit.

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 NXX is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NXX, 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 NXX registered?

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

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