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LC56 AXH

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

144,296 mi
Last recorded144,296 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 144,296 miles

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

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

under vechile showing general corrossion

Pass 18 Sep 2023 141,437 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 138,948 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 138,948 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 136,389 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 133,810 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 127,692 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 112,887 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 99,455 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 85,506 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 71,091 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 55,303 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 37,829 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 37,829 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 23,532 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 21,413 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 16,972 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 14,903 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,942 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 AXH is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AXH, 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 AXH registered?

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

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