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LD56 XDR

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,725 mi
Last recorded90,725 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 XDR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 90,725 miles

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

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

Under-body vehicle is breaks and suspension corroded

Vehicle is fully under-body under-sealed

Fail 9 Sep 2025 90,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Under-body vehicle is breaks and suspension corroded

Vehicle is fully under-body under-sealed

Pass 9 Sep 2024 89,727 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-body Vehicle brake and suspension corroded/vehicle is under-sealed

Fail 7 Sep 2024 89,727 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-body Vehicle brake and suspension corroded/vehicle is under-sealed

Pass 6 Sep 2023 88,797 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under-body chassis suspension corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2023 88,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under-body chassis suspension corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 87,843 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Under Chassis suspension is corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 86,600 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 86,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2020 83,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 67,191 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gator seeping grease

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front steering rack gator seeping grease

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2017 60,247 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge will require attention soon

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component both steering rack gaiters (2.3.3b)

rear tyres deteriorated [cracked ]

Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,029 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack gaitors (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,924 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

far rear seats folded away seat belts not inspected

wiper blades split on ends but clearing ok

Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre bald on extreme inner edge

repositioned sticker from swepted area of screen

Fail 26 Jun 2014 40,349 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre bald on extreme inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 34,216 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 30,087 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jun 2010 19,088 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 16,090 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 XDR is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XDR, 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 XDR registered?

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

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