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LC56 RNZ

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,534 mi
Last recorded83,534 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 83,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 83,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2021 81,604 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 78,935 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 78,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 76,341 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play .....strongly advise to change further inspection required (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strongly advise to change (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 67,312 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 67,309 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 56,667 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 46,265 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn.

rear brake pads appear low, unable to fully inspect!

Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,376 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 44,935 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,828 miles

both front outer cv gators worn

handbrake effort on limit to pass, suggest that it be checked out asap

o.s.f. tyre bald on inner edge poss track out ??

tread low n.s.f. tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,690 miles

handbrake effort just in limits

Fail 16 Mar 2012 35,689 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,228 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,806 miles

front and rear pads look low ???

hand brake efforts just in limits

o.s.f. tyre worn on outer edge

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 RNZ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RNZ, 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 RNZ registered?

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

Is LC56 RNZ safe to buy?

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