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LC56 AXZ

2006 Kia Carens

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,376 mi
Last recorded91,376 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 AXZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 91,376 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 81,865 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 81,864 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick + discs worn (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5-8000 miles approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 73,114 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 73,113 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)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,992 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 53,809 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,798 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,462 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 33,462 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 14,964 miles

Nearside front tyre balding on edges

Fail 24 Sep 2009 14,617 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside front tyre balding on edges

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 AXZ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AXZ, 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 AXZ registered?

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

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