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2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,083 mi
Last recorded91,083 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 SEO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 91,083 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 91,083 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 83,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 83,675 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 75,952 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 75,952 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,078 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,449 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,192 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 44,191 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,167 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 32,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 25,200 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 25,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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 SEO is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SEO, 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

How do I check the history of LC56 SEO?

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What year was LC56 SEO registered?

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

Is LC56 SEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC56 SEO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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