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LC06 OPX

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,414 mi
Last recorded98,414 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 OPX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 98,414 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides starting to glaze up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides covered in grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Down the back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2021 98,374 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides starting to glaze up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides covered in grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Down the back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 92,257 miles

Offside Front gator perished

nsf gator perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn

Nearside Rear link

Pass 18 Apr 2019 86,254 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack, at n/s, (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 86,252 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack, at n/s, (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 80,203 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,188 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 64,416 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,446 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 45,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 45,501 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 35,275 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 24,892 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 14,244 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 3,312 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 2,940 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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LC06 OPX is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LC06 OPX, 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 LC06 OPX registered?

LC06 OPX is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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