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L50 PDS

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,083 mi
Last recorded55,083 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 PDS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,083 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 13 Sep 2013 55,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 19 Sep 2012 43,811 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres wearing on inside edge and cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,323 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,313 miles

nearside front tyre low

Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,313 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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L50 PDS is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L50 PDS, 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 L50 PDS registered?

L50 PDS is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is L50 PDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 PDS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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