No, LC56 RKV is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for LC56 RKV?

The MOT for LC56 RKV is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 July 2017.

What is the recorded mileage of LC56 RKV?

The recorded mileage for LC56 RKV is 173,419 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is LC56 RKV ULEZ compliant?

No, LC56 RKV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2006 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · LC56 RKV

LC56 RKV

2006 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2006. Recorded mileage 173,419 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: KIA CARENS
Year / Origin: 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/07/2017
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 173,419 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 30/07/2017

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 173,419 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2006
Engine: 1991cc

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LC56 RKV Key Findings

15 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2016
173,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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LC56 RKV Mileage History

20/02/200941,860 mi
12/02/201071,542 mi+29,682 mi
12/02/201071,543 mi+1 mi
17/02/2011101,571 mi+30,028 mi
25/02/2011101,911 mi+340 mi
21/02/2012122,335 mi+20,424 mi
07/05/2013135,936 mi+13,601 mi
07/05/2013135,957 mi+21 mi
25/07/2013138,106 mi+2,149 mi
31/07/2013138,107 mi+1 mi
29/07/2014153,424 mi+15,317 mi
30/07/2014153,427 mi+3 mi
15/07/2015163,980 mi+10,553 mi
16/07/2015163,980 mi
13/07/2016173,419 mi+9,439 mi

Average of roughly 17,797 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

LC56 RKV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 03:58

MOT Analysis

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15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Kia Carens (LC56 RKV) between February 2009 and July 2016.

The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 13 July 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.

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