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LC56 EBZ

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,240 mi
Last recorded130,240 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 EBZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 130,240 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear coil springs corroding

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges + perishing

o/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge + perishing

Fail 1 Mar 2021 130,239 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear coil springs corroding

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges + perishing

o/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge + perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2020 124,319 miles

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

uneven wear on both front tyres

Fail 14 Feb 2020 124,311 miles

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

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

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 20 Feb 2019 115,733 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 109,217 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 109,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 99,068 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 99,068 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,904 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,366 miles

windsreen has a crack along the bottom on the nearside

Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,745 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 35,745 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 24,329 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,583 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,050 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 EBZ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 EBZ, 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 EBZ registered?

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

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