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LC56 AYG

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,728 mi
Last recorded89,728 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 89,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine oil way below minimum level

Pass 17 Sep 2019 81,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 74,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 66,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 61,731 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2015 57,022 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges & cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,615 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,268 miles

front tyres worn bald on inner edges and may split open soon

Fail 12 Aug 2013 42,265 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres worn bald on inner edges and may split open soon

Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,371 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 31,371 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,153 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 19,150 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 16,884 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,473 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 AYG is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AYG, 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 AYG registered?

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

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