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2006 KIA CARENS
General Information
- Registration LA55FVB
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CARENS
- Year 2006
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1991cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,323 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2020 10 Jun 202621 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,014 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2019 10 Jun 20266 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,747 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2018 10 Jun 20261 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,464 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2017 10 Jun 202613 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,278 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2016 10 Jun 20268 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,722 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2015 10 Jun 202628 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,918 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2014 10 Jun 20261 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,112 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2013 10 Jun 202628 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,479 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,276 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
12 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,241 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
9 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 41,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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LA55FVB was registered on 2006-02-20
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