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LC56 AWM

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,130 mi
Last recorded96,130 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 96,130 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 96,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Feb 2017 86,495 miles

Emissions to clean to record results

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 83,788 miles

N/S door mirror glass is cracked but o.k at time of test.

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,505 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge and very close to the cords.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 74,505 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge and very close to the cords.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,792 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight movement in both front lower ball joint arm front bushes

slight play in n/s ball joint

Fail 5 Mar 2014 61,792 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight movement in both front lower ball joint arm front bushes

slight play in n/s ball joint

Pass 3 Mar 2013 49,230 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner egdes close to cords

rear discs lipped and corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2013 49,230 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner egdes close to cords

rear discs lipped and corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,145 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 22,138 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 22,134 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 21,954 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 11,100 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 AWM is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AWM, 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 AWM registered?

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

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