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NU56 ONM

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,955 mi
Last recorded99,955 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 ONM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 99,955 miles

crack in windscreen

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2017 99,960 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

crack in windscreen

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 91,394 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 83,881 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 83,881 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 73,368 miles

dash taped up over engine management light

Fail 12 Feb 2014 73,361 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

dash taped up over engine management light

Pass 14 Feb 2013 61,972 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 61,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,132 miles

both fronts tyres worn on innerr and outer edges

Pass 3 Feb 2011 40,055 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,789 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,830 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ONM is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NU56 ONM, 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 ONM registered?

NU56 ONM is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is NU56 ONM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU56 ONM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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