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LC56 UDU

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,019 mi
Last recorded114,019 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 114,019 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 107,694 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 107,694 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 100,786 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 92,620 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 82,764 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,184 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 56,336 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 56,336 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,273 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 43,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 40,032 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 32,323 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,070 miles

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

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 UDU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UDU, 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 UDU registered?

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

Is LC56 UDU safe to buy?

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