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LC06 XWL

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,771 mi
Last recorded161,771 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 161,771 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 161,771 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2011 125,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 125,809 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 81,702 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,367 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 XWL is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?

LC06 XWL is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 16 May 2006.

Is LC06 XWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC06 XWL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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