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MT56 LRF

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,737 mi
Last recorded92,737 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 LRF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 92,737 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 92,737 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 89,544 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 85,216 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear door handle brocken

Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,480 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Jun 2014 76,480 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,371 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 49,995 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,017 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,630 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 LRF is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT56 LRF, 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 MT56 LRF registered?

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

Is MT56 LRF safe to buy?

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