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HN56 LZR

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,167 mi
Last recorded82,167 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 LZR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 82,167 miles

BOTH front headlight lenses deteriorating

EML on

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside steering rack damp

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear/rear ()

corrosion to rear underside to most metals inc suspension components

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2026 82,141 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

BOTH headlight lenses deteriorating

EML on

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front headlight bulb dim/low output

Offside steering rack damp

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear/rear ()

corrosion to rear underside to most metals inc suspension components

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2026 82,141 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 78,301 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW, WORN ON OUTER EDGE & WEARING AT INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear child seat

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW & WORN AT INNER EDGE & WEARING AT OUTER

Offside Rear park brake lower effort, system may require adjustment or repair

POWER STEERING hose/pipe slight leak (by rack)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear/rear seats ()

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Feb 2025 78,252 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW, WORN ON OUTER EDGE & WEARING AT INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear child seat

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW & WORN AT INNER EDGE & WEARING AT OUTER

Offside Rear park brake lower effort, system may require adjustment or repair

POWER STEERING hose/pipe slight leak (by rack)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear/rear seats ()

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2024 73,853 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth outer edge

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2024 73,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre smooth outer edge

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2023 69,991 miles

Nearside Rear child seat

corrosion taking place to underside to most metals

front number plate cracked

power steering pipe DAMP!!!

Pass 8 Feb 2022 67,550 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak, power steering pipe to rack DAMP

Fail 8 Feb 2022 67,550 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front brake pads wearing low

oil leak, power steering pipe to rack DAMP

Pass 16 Feb 2021 64,791 miles

Nearside Front brake pads wearing low

front brake discs corroding

power steering hose damp (at rack)

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2020 64,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70to80% worn approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70to80% worn approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front wipe blades worn & split

nearside rear mud gaurd damaged close to rear wheel but not touching.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 63,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 63,225 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 61,450 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 61,450 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 58,969 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 55,687 miles

nearside front & rear wiper blades split

Pass 16 Oct 2014 50,744 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 46,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Oct 2012 41,348 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 35,945 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,664 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,866 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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HN56 LZR is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HN56 LZR, 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 HN56 LZR registered?

HN56 LZR is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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