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PE56 NBL

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,333 mi
Last recorded89,333 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 NBL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2021 89,333 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (1.1.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 88,832 miles

Dampness around fuel tank unable to assess if fuel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 88,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Dampness around fuel tank unable to assess if fuel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 81,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake performance only just met requirments

slight dampness around fuel tank unable to assess if fuel

Fail 9 Jul 2019 81,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake performance only just met requirments

slight dampness around fuel tank unable to assess if fuel

Pass 17 Jul 2018 71,858 miles

rear tyres wear on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,880 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 67,352 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Mar 2017 67,351 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,377 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,478 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 56,477 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 50,425 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2014 50,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,468 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 42,468 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,069 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 34,809 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 34,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passengers wiperblade split

Scratches to drivers windscreen

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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PE56 NBL is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PE56 NBL, 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 PE56 NBL registered?

PE56 NBL is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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