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LC56 UDO

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,320 mi
Last recorded104,320 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 104,320 miles

under vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2018 104,316 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2017 95,781 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 95,772 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,095 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 87,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,843 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 78,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,362 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 71,362 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,860 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 59,860 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,760 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,008 miles

No rear wiper blade.

To clean for smoke test.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,143 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 23 Apr 2010 26,142 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Nov 2009 23,936 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 UDO 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 58.8%.

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 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 UDO, 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 UDO registered?

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

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