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LC56 AVX

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,219 mi
Last recorded97,219 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2019 97,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear no access to rear seats/belts

parking brake has little reserve

Pass 6 Sep 2018 92,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Parking Brake lever has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 84,154 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 84,154 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,982 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 72,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 63,397 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,671 miles

Front Discs Poor Condition

Fail 4 Sep 2014 54,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Discs Poor Condition

Pass 6 Sep 2013 47,184 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 47,184 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,001 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,309 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,764 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 19,764 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 12,336 miles

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 AVX 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 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 AVX, 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 AVX registered?

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

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