CarVerify

Free Car Check

LH56 AFO

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,818 mi
Last recorded121,818 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH56 AFO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 121,818 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 116,069 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 107,724 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 107,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 99,971 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 99,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 88,854 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 78,848 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 78,843 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 68,601 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 68,601 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 55,694 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 55,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 44,294 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise nsf wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,079 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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
Full Kia Carens reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LH56 AFO is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LH56 AFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LH56 AFO?

You can check the full history of LH56 AFO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LH56 AFO registered?

LH56 AFO is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is LH56 AFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH56 AFO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LH56 AFO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LH56 AFO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.