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LC56 AFF

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,386 mi
Last recorded114,386 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 AFF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 114,386 miles

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

no reserve travel on parking brake

Fail 25 May 2018 114,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

no reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 13 May 2017 90,657 miles

rear additional seats not presented for test

Fail 5 May 2017 90,657 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear additional seats not presented for test

Pass 23 Apr 2016 75,156 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2015 62,510 miles

Oil leak

front brake disc's corroded

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,748 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,707 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,635 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 44,635 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,327 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,125 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 25,204 miles

nearside tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Oct 2010 25,189 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,837 miles

O/S/FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2009 16,646 miles

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

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

O/S/FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Oil leak

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO LOAD

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 AFF 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 68.8%.

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 AFF, 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 AFF registered?

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

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