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LC56 RNE

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,553 mi
Last recorded96,553 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 96,553 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 96,437 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2019 90,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer sill getting corroded

rear suspension cross member getting corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2019 90,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer sill getting corroded

rear suspension cross member getting corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 85,102 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 85,096 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both lamps adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 82,651 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 82,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure offside rear arm bush retainning washer corroded and part missing (2.4.G.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken offside front (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 79,063 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 79,063 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low nearside (1.8)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 75,369 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 75,367 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted bent (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and distorted ,caused by the bent trailing arm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 69,919 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 69,919 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 62,815 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 50,697 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 50,697 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 50,697 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 46,698 miles

Slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,835 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 28,856 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 21,859 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 RNE is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RNE, 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 RNE registered?

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

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