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LD56 SXV

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,676 mi
Last recorded86,676 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 SXV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 86,676 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,754 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 80,753 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,486 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,141 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 62,141 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,891 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 54,891 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LINK BAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60r16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre is worn bald on the inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,017 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2016 52,017 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,347 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,046 miles

front brake disc pads worn

Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,066 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,039 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 23,038 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 18,598 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,598 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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LD56 SXV is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SXV, 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 SXV registered?

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

Is LD56 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 SXV shows 18 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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