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LC56 AXW

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,329 mi
Last recorded109,329 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 109,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 109,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 102,633 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 102,633 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 92,716 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,619 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,740 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 77,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 69,050 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 60,336 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 60,322 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,344 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,398 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,399 miles

3rd row seats folded away

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2009 31,394 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AXW 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 68.8%.

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 AXW, 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 AXW registered?

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

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