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LC56 AFK

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,114 mi
Last recorded125,114 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 125,114 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 108,914 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 93,641 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 73,722 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 49,526 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,010 miles

dampness at steering rack

front brake discs lipped

windscreen scored

Fail 30 May 2011 40,010 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

dampness at steering rack

front brake discs lipped

windscreen scored

Pass 19 Nov 2010 34,776 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 34,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 22,475 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 22,475 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 AFK is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AFK, 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 LC56 AFK registered?

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

Is LC56 AFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC56 AFK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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