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NL56 OGJ

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,681 mi
Last recorded91,681 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 OGJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,681 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 836,585 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,505 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,561 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 53,686 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 48,109 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,584 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 38,548 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,425 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2010 21,215 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 May 2010 21,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2009 18,918 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO BE TESTED.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 18,619 miles

Offside Front 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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NL56 OGJ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NL56 OGJ, 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

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What year was NL56 OGJ registered?

NL56 OGJ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is NL56 OGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL56 OGJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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