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LC56 AGU

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,592 mi
Last recorded105,592 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 105,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 105,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 90,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 90,341 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 81,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 81,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 76,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 76,878 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 72,778 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front steering rack damp

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake close to maximum (boarder line)

Fail 23 Jul 2019 72,778 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front steering rack damp

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake close to maximum (boarder line)

Pass 14 Aug 2018 67,119 miles

near side steering rack damp

park brake travel close to maximum (border line)

rear brake pads may be worn low ?

Pass 27 Sep 2017 64,808 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens cover slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

mist of oil n/s front steering rack gaitor

Fail 26 Sep 2017 64,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens cover slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

mist of oil n/s front steering rack gaitor

Pass 26 Sep 2016 60,824 miles

Front both tyres worn inner edge

Offside Rear park brake effort low compared to n/s

exhaust deteriorated

long travel park brake

Pass 16 Sep 2015 57,498 miles

Nearside Front slight bind on brake

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

long travel on park brake

slight mist of oil n/s steering rack boot

Pass 18 Sep 2013 50,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres slightly deteriorated / slight cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2013 50,113 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres slightly deteriorated / slight cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,380 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres slightly deteriorated / perished

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2012 46,380 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s and n/s rear tyres slightly deteriorated / perished

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,174 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 25,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 AGU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AGU, 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 AGU registered?

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

Is LC56 AGU safe to buy?

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