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LD56 XDA

2006 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,558 mi
Last recorded113,558 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 XDA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 113,558 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2021 113,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush split+adrift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine turbo return pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf box split+leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling on abs wiring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 111,955 miles

DPF corroded/cracked slightly

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component seepage from both rack boots (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 coil springs slightly corroded

heat shield on fuel tank slightly loose

slight engine oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2020 111,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

DPF corroded/cracked slightly

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component seepage from both rack boots (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 coil springs slightly corroded

heat shield on fuel tank slightly loose

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2019 108,200 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 108,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 102,820 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake sticking slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2017 98,461 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 98,426 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 88,745 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN INNER SHOULDERS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 88,745 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN INNER SHOULDERS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Stop lamp not working ON PEDAL SWITCH (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,538 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 63,379 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 63,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,360 miles

Nearside 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 11 Jul 2013 57,353 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,260 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,258 miles

Nearside 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 4 Sep 2010 33,695 miles

Nearside 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 17 Sep 2009 26,438 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 XDA is a 2006 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

LD56 XDA is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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