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EN55 GFV

2006 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,154 mi
Last recorded88,154 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 GFV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,154 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Sep 2013 88,154 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 83,738 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 83,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,115 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 77,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 62,046 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 62,046 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 45,284 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 45,282 miles

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

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

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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EN55 GFV is a 2006 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EN55 GFV, 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

How do I check the history of EN55 GFV?

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What year was EN55 GFV registered?

EN55 GFV is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is EN55 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN55 GFV shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN55 GFV have outstanding finance?

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