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LC56 EOZ

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,443 mi
Last recorded84,443 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 84,443 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 81,753 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 81,749 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 77,236 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 73,167 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 71,750 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,414 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 70,888 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 69,067 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 65,133 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 62,281 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 59,393 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,051 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,071 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 44,790 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 44,790 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 36,686 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,404 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 26,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,167 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 EOZ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EOZ, 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 EOZ registered?

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

Is LC56 EOZ safe to buy?

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