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NG56 RJZ

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,405 mi
Last recorded118,405 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 RJZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 118,405 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 117,679 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 117,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,080 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 49,080 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,439 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 31,437 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 14,382 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 9,771 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 9,770 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 3,986 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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NG56 RJZ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NG56 RJZ, 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 NG56 RJZ registered?

NG56 RJZ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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