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NL56 RKX

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,881 mi
Last recorded62,881 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 62,881 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 62,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 60,288 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 60,276 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 53,365 miles

SLIGHT SEPERATION ON O/S/F WISHBONE BUSH / N/S/ TRACK ROD BOOT SPLITTING / SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/R DISCS / SLIGHT CORROSION ON INNER EDGE FRONT DISCS

Fail 16 Dec 2014 53,365 miles

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

SLIGHT SEPERATION ON O/S/F WISHBONE BUSH / N/S/ TRACK ROD BOOT SPLITTING / SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/R DISCS / SLIGHT CORROSION ON INNER EDGE FRONT DISCS

Pass 15 Oct 2013 45,088 miles

ALL Tyres starting to perish.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn around edges, due to being dangerously under pressure (16psi).

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,169 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 35,550 miles

engine management light on

slight blue smoke detected

Fail 14 Oct 2011 35,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

engine management light on

slight blue smoke detected

Pass 13 Oct 2010 32,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2009 28,875 miles

rear brake pads 80% worn

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 RKX is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RKX, 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 RKX registered?

NL56 RKX is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is NL56 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL56 RKX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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