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MT56 LRA

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,797 mi
Last recorded114,797 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 LRA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 114,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

corrosion on underbody suspension components etc

slight bind at nearside front wheel

Fail 26 Mar 2019 114,797 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

corrosion on underbody suspension components etc

slight bind at nearside front wheel

Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,120 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded inner faces

nearside rear inner brake pad damp?

offside front tyre worn to zero on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2018 88,120 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded inner faces

nearside rear inner brake pad damp?

offside front tyre worn to zero on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2017 103,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 103,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 95,099 miles

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

nearside wiper torn

Fail 23 Mar 2016 95,016 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside wiper torn

Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,502 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn to zero on inner edges

Fail 31 Mar 2015 86,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn to zero on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,062 miles

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

damp noted at steering rack

Fail 18 Mar 2014 76,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

damp noted at steering rack

nearside rear tyre low on tread,worn to zero on both edges and slight out of shape

offside front tyre heavily worn to zero on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 1,520 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Mar 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2012
Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,315 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 33,430 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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MT56 LRA is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MT56 LRA, 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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MT56 LRA is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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