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LC56 RKX

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,150 mi
Last recorded77,150 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 RKX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 77,150 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,496 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 71,244 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 71,221 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 67,640 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 61,822 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 3 Nov 2011 61,820 miles

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

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2010 56,823 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s & n/s front brake discs corroded o.k for test

o/s & n/s rear brake discs corroded o.k for test

Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 RKX is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RKX, 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 RKX registered?

LC56 RKX is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is LC56 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC56 RKX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC56 RKX have outstanding finance?

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