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LC56 AYF

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,620 mi
Last recorded90,620 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 90,620 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 90,620 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 86,448 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded at union areas

O/S/F tyre getting abit worn at inner and outer tread edges

Fail 28 Jul 2020 86,448 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Lower end area, DANGEROUS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

B/Fluid level at reservior appears abit low

Both front outer b/pads worn low and appear to be almost ON limits of wear

Exhaust system getting abit corroded at union areas

N/S/F inner b/pad appears abit low

O/S/F tyre getting abit worn at inner and outer tread edges

Pass 17 Jul 2019 81,833 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 76,710 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded and broken away next to FLEXIBLE pipe section (pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

N/S/F tyre worn low on tread, and worn almost ON limits of wear at Inner/Outer tread edges

N/S/R tyre getting abit low on tread

O/S/R tyre getting abit low on tread, and nearly worn ON limit at inner tread edge area

Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,721 miles

Front brake pads appear worn.

Nearside front tyre wearing at edges of tread.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 67,135 miles

Small crack at screen

Fail 22 Jul 2016 67,135 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Pedal goes down to floor (3.1.6b)

O/S/F tyre getting abit low on tread and also worn near limit at inner tread edge area

P/Brake efficiency getting abit low at 19% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Small crack at screen

Pass 6 Aug 2015 62,417 miles

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,162 miles

Both front tyres getting abit low on tread at inner/outer tread edge areas

Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,593 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,787 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 35,646 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 28,232 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 28,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 20,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,799 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 AYF is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AYF, 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 AYF registered?

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

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