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SN55 NLV

2006 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,343 mi
Last recorded60,343 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 NLV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2017 60,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged n/s & o/s abs drive shaft rings broken (3.4.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

drivers wiper arm partly seized

o/s rear brake back plate rotted & may be rubbing on disc

rust is quite bad on suspension parts etc keep under observation

Pass 16 Dec 2015 59,426 miles

exhaust corrosion advancing

general suspension component corrosion present

o/s rear sill corrosion present

rear tyres cracking evident

Fail 16 Dec 2015 59,426 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 58,504 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 58,494 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 54,222 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,244 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 44,475 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,423 miles

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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SN55 NLV is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SN55 NLV, 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 SN55 NLV registered?

SN55 NLV is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 February 2006.

Is SN55 NLV safe to buy?

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