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LD56 XCK

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,776 mi
Last recorded116,776 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 116,776 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

surface rust under body

Pass 12 Jul 2024 115,711 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 115,711 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 112,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 108,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 103,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 100,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 89,113 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 89,113 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 78,073 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 69,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 62,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 62,239 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 54,949 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,344 miles

rear most seats in the stowed position.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 31,181 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 21,574 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 11,531 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 45,131 miles

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

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 XCK is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XCK, 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 LD56 XCK registered?

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

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