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SD56 LRK

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,417 mi
Last recorded122,417 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 LRK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 122,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drivers door mirror glass cracked

rear tyre treads low[edges]

Pass 15 Nov 2013 104,776 miles

drivers door mirror glass cracked

front brake discs corroded/pads low

front tyre treads low[edges]

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2012 92,367 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror glass cracked

front brake shuddering slightly/pads low

front tyre treads low[innside edges]

Pass 30 Nov 2011 72,377 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 72,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 53,201 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 33,837 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,837 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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SD56 LRK is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD56 LRK, 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

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What year was SD56 LRK registered?

SD56 LRK is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is SD56 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD56 LRK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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