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LC56 UEG

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,486 mi
Last recorded171,486 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 UEG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 171,486 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 171,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2023 165,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 155,717 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 145,177 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 138,100 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 125,581 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 114,489 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 103,623 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 92,505 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,694 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 80,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 67,152 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 58,991 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 45,743 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 45,742 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 33,032 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,458 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 21,546 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 UEG is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UEG, 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 UEG registered?

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

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