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LD56 SXO

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,752 mi
Last recorded99,752 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 SXO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 99,752 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 99,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 91,655 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 91,655 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 82,593 miles

Nearside wiper arm bent

Fail 1 Nov 2023 82,593 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper arm bent

Pass 31 Oct 2022 70,477 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 61,350 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 60,832 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 60,832 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced 21/5 watt bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,294 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 58,294 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced 16" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 54,278 miles

both rear tyres inner edge wear

Pass 29 Nov 2016 52,243 miles

both rear tyre's inner edge wear

Pass 22 Dec 2015 48,266 miles

quite heavy inner edge wear to all tyres, (pressures low)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 40,059 miles

heavy uneven inner edge wear to o/s/r tyre

Fail 20 Dec 2014 40,059 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heavy uneven inner edge wear to o/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Dec 2013 36,353 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 36,353 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 31,343 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 26,867 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 26,867 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,891 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,423 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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LD56 SXO is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXO, 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 LD56 SXO registered?

LD56 SXO is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is LD56 SXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 SXO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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