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LC56 EDP

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,794 mi
Last recorded118,794 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 118,794 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 107,556 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 100,254 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 100,254 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 92,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 79,353 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,642 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 71,624 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 68,684 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 63,957 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2014 58,929 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2014 58,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 53,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No diesel emission smoke detected

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 38,991 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/r tyre starting to crack & perish

o/s rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Pass 4 Oct 2010 30,270 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 22,689 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 EDP is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EDP, 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 EDP registered?

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

Is LC56 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC56 EDP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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