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LC06 XPU

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

127,668 mi
Last recorded127,668 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 XPU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 127,668 miles

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 22 Oct 2021 120,807 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 115,645 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 115,643 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 112,158 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 112,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018 101,631 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 101,631 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 101,630 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2017 100,009 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Jun 2017 99,985 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2016 96,879 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside hand brake effort slightly lower than offside

offside wiper rubber split at ends

Fail 14 Jun 2016 96,879 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside hand brake effort slightly lower than offside

offside wiper rubber split at ends

Pass 21 May 2015 90,177 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 90,177 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 84,410 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 84,367 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 74,521 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 74,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,315 miles

h/lamp on lower level

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r tyre 3mm in places

Pass 14 May 2011 49,102 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 14 May 2011 49,102 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

h/lamp aim on lower limit

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 May 2010 37,659 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 37,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 28,856 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 XPU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LC06 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

LC06 XPU is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is LC06 XPU safe to buy?

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