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LV56 FEX

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,007 mi
Last recorded145,007 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 FEX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 145,007 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 145,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 125,076 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 104,335 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 90,451 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 90,451 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 78,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,583 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,496 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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LV56 FEX is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LV56 FEX, 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 LV56 FEX registered?

LV56 FEX is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is LV56 FEX safe to buy?

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