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LC56 ECW

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,731 mi
Last recorded104,731 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 ECW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 104,731 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 89,993 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 89,669 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing Buckle (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Buckle (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 77,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre Worn From Inner Edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 77,719 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre Worn From Inner Edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 69,636 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 69,636 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 42,694 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,796 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 36,792 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 30,033 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall badly scrubbed

Pass 1 Oct 2010 23,704 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 23,704 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,698 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 ECW is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ECW, 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 ECW registered?

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

Is LC56 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC56 ECW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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