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LD56 XDN

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,454 mi
Last recorded91,454 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 91,454 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Parking brake has only just reached the minimum required efficiency . (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 91,454 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Parking brake has only just reached the minimum required efficiency . (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,225 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 65,924 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 65,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

couldnt test headlamp aim as not dip beam working at time of test

Fail 2 Oct 2012 54,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light is on

this vehicle was tested as presented with 4 passenger seats available to test

Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine management light is on

this vehicle was tested as presented with 4 passenger seats available to test

Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,991 miles

Both front tyres are worn on both, inside and outside edges.

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)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 43,991 miles

Both front tyres are worn on both, inside and outside edges.

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 32,548 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2010 32,548 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,940 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 22,940 miles

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

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 XDN is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XDN, 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 XDN registered?

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

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