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FY56 GHG

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 GHG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012

steering and susp slight

Pass 10 Dec 2010 146,706 miles

steering and susp slight // b.pads

Fail 10 Dec 2010 146,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

steering and susp slight // b.pads

Fail 19 Oct 2010 143,768 miles

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

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

Front brake pads

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 125,003 miles

steering and susp slight

Fail 23 Oct 2009 125,003 miles

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

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

steering and susp slight

Fail 1 Oct 2009 125,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

steering and susp slight // tyres // brakes req strip check

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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FY56 GHG is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 FY56 GHG, 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 FY56 GHG?

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What year was FY56 GHG registered?

FY56 GHG is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is FY56 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 GHG shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY56 GHG have outstanding finance?

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