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LC56 UDW

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,185 mi
Last recorded89,185 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 89,185 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 89,180 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2018 89,137 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 81,793 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 74,489 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 64,976 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 64,971 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,840 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 51,024 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 44,656 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 44,656 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,234 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 25,623 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 UDW is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UDW, 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 UDW registered?

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

Is LC56 UDW safe to buy?

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