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NL56 MLZ

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,199 mi
Last recorded113,199 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 MLZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 113,199 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 113,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 105,169 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 105,169 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2018 93,690 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 93,690 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 81,434 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 May 2017 81,429 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2016 71,731 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2016 71,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2015 66,417 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 60,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,559 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,702 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,394 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,628 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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NL56 MLZ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NL56 MLZ, 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 NL56 MLZ registered?

NL56 MLZ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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