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MK56 NXB

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,988 mi
Last recorded98,988 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 NXB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 98,988 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 86,902 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 86,902 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 79,630 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 79,630 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 71,019 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 71,019 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,958 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 61,782 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 53,988 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2010 31,261 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 28,498 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 27,904 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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MK56 NXB is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK56 NXB, 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 MK56 NXB?

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What year was MK56 NXB registered?

MK56 NXB is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is MK56 NXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK56 NXB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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