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HK56 LCL

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,342 mi
Last recorded179,342 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 LCL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 179,342 miles

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

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

engine noisy

Fail 29 May 2018 179,342 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine noisy

Pass 31 May 2017 173,899 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 173,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 173,887 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on the edges and perished

Pass 2 Apr 2016 167,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on the inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape on the inside edge

washers starting to become weak

Fail 2 Apr 2016 167,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on the inside edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape on the inside edge

washers starting to become weak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 149,811 miles

Oil leak

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

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

aux belt sqeeky

front discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2014 127,286 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 127,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 98,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 98,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 71,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level between min/max

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wareing low on outer edges

slight brake bind felt from o/s/f

Pass 3 Mar 2012 71,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level between min/max

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wareing low on outer edges

slight brake bind felt from o/s/f

Fail 15 Mar 2011 41,570 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,570 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 39,154 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 29,129 miles

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

air bad light on

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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HK56 LCL is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HK56 LCL, 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 HK56 LCL registered?

HK56 LCL is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 December 2006.

Is HK56 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK56 LCL shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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