CarVerify

Free Car Check

LD56 HCJ

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,502 mi
Last recorded92,502 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 HCJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,502 miles

16% parking brake efficiency only just met

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 92,502 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage quarter panel (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

16% parking brake efficiency only just met

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 73,830 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 73,830 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 68,250 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,000 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 59,888 miles

Front 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 7 Feb 2013 54,508 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 52,733 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,497 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,764 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,242 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
Full Kia Carens reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LD56 HCJ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LD56 HCJ, 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 LD56 HCJ?

You can check the full history of LD56 HCJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LD56 HCJ registered?

LD56 HCJ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is LD56 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 HCJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LD56 HCJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LD56 HCJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.