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LG56 UHB

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,781 mi
Last recorded97,781 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 UHB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 97,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Off side front cv boot perished and cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some damage to near side front outer sill

Fail 11 Apr 2014 97,210 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Both front brake discs corroded, lipped and worn

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Off side front cv boot perished and cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some damage to near side front outer sill

Pass 2 Apr 2013 83,287 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 83,287 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 61,848 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 61,615 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,680 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat in nearside rear seat position

nearside front tyre worn near limit

offside front tyre worn near limit on inner

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2010 44,289 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat in nearside rear seat position

nearside front tyre worn near limit

offside front tyre worn near limit on inner

screw in nearside rear tyre

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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LG56 UHB is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LG56 UHB, 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 LG56 UHB registered?

LG56 UHB is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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