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LR56 OKA

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

168,621 mi
Last recorded168,621 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 OKA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 168,621 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 157,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 157,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 140,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 140,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 124,075 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 124,075 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 105,922 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 90,747 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 90,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 70,756 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 70,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 69,224 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 56,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 56,417 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,632 miles

Front brake discs lipped/worn.

Fail 5 Nov 2010 41,632 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs lipped/worn.

Power steering pipe appears to have a slight leak.

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

Rear brake pads low!

Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,532 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 30,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) 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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LR56 OKA is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LR56 OKA, 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 LR56 OKA registered?

LR56 OKA is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 November 2006.

Is LR56 OKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR56 OKA shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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