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LC56 AEW

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,773 mi
Last recorded138,773 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 AEW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 138,773 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 138,773 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake slightly sticking

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2016 122,772 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 100,845 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,525 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,366 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 63,366 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,547 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 50,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 24,729 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 17,270 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 16,694 miles

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

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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LC56 AEW is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LC56 AEW, 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 LC56 AEW registered?

LC56 AEW is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is LC56 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC56 AEW shows 12 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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