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LC56 AVT

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,633 mi
Last recorded67,633 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 67,633 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 58,949 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 53,276 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 45,542 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 37,475 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 37,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 31,166 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 31,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 23,561 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 16,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 12,492 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 12,492 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 12,489 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 12,421 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 12,417 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,812 miles

tyre pressures / tracking require checking

Fail 21 Sep 2009 11,808 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tyre pressures / tracking require checking

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 AVT is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AVT, 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 AVT registered?

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

Is LC56 AVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC56 AVT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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