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LC56 AWU

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,140 mi
Last recorded116,140 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 116,140 miles

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

Slight oil leak from under engine. dip stick showing oil overfill.

Pass 14 Dec 2021 107,075 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 107,075 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 99,817 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 93,120 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 91,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 75,496 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 69,262 miles

edges of front tyres slightly wearing

Fail 4 Aug 2015 69,262 miles

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

edges of front tyres slightly wearing

Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,842 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 59,710 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,257 miles

front and rear brake disc slightly worn

front brake pads wearing

travel on parking brake

Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,758 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 20,730 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 20,722 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 11,323 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 AWU 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 75%.

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 AWU, 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 AWU registered?

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

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