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LC06 XWO

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,021 mi
Last recorded99,021 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 99,021 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 92,429 miles

play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 26 May 2018 86,067 miles

offside front wheel slightly rough when rotated

offside rear tyre wearing on outside of tread and slightly distorted

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 10 Jun 2017 80,434 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2017 80,434 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 28 May 2016 73,822 miles

play in offside rear antirollbar droplink

Pass 30 May 2015 70,158 miles

front tyres wearing low

windscreen chipped and scratched

Pass 22 May 2014 67,194 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 67,194 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 65,097 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 64,986 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear nearside brake disc corroded.

Pass 24 May 2012 63,232 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2011 61,281 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 61,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,526 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 57,560 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 57,560 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 XWO is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC06 XWO registered?

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

Is LC06 XWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC06 XWO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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