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NU56 ASX

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

97,699 mi
Last recorded97,699 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 ASX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 97,699 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres badly worn on outter edges

o/s front of outter sill corroded outwith prescribed area

o/s front wishbone front bush slight play

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 4 Jun 2018 97,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s front tyres badly worn on outter edges

o/s front of outter sill corroded outwith prescribed area

o/s front wishbone front bush slight play

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 6 Jun 2017 83,541 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed but just outwith prescribed areas

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 31 May 2017 83,538 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed but just outwith prescribed areas

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jun 2016 71,912 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 71,912 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 68,698 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 64,476 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 62,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 53,914 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 53,914 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside front wiper torn

Fail 21 Jan 2013 46,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside front wiper torn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear discs and pads showing signs of wear

Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,963 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 39,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f wiper torn

Pass 28 Jan 2011 37,605 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 33,359 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,984 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 31,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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NU56 ASX is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NU56 ASX, 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 NU56 ASX registered?

NU56 ASX is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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