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LC56 AXA

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,545 mi
Last recorded112,545 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 112,545 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 95,985 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 10 Feb 2017 95,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 21 Mar 2016 89,781 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 79,869 miles

Advise nearside front tyre just starting to wear low on edges.

Advise nearside rear tyre starting to perish between tred.

Advise slight oil leak from steering rack.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,869 miles

Advise nearside front tyre just starting to wear low on edges.

Advise nearside rear tyre starting to perish between tred.

Advise slight oil leak from steering rack.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,158 miles

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

engine coolant low

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 10 Jun 2014 71,158 miles

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

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

engine coolant low

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,426 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 64,426 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front outer tyre damaged

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,013 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 58,969 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine coolant below minimum

Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,825 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 54,825 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,991 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,561 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 AXA 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 AXA, 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 AXA registered?

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

Is LC56 AXA safe to buy?

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