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LC56 ECZ

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,286 mi
Last recorded42,286 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 42,286 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 42,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 42,085 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 41,653 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 41,276 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 41,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2022 40,425 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 40,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 39,050 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 37,622 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 36,657 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 35,274 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 33,908 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 32,776 miles

Rear Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Sep 2015 31,250 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 29,722 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 29,722 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,755 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,348 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 24,226 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,327 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,679 miles

ADVISE both front tyres low 3mm

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 ECZ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ECZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC56 ECZ registered?

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

Is LC56 ECZ safe to buy?

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