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GF06 HKG

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,272 mi
Last recorded80,272 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 HKG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 80,272 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 75,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 70,637 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 67,270 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Jan 2018 64,866 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 61,031 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 61,031 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 55,160 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

handbrake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 28 Jan 2015 48,136 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 47,975 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 39,654 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 39,654 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,362 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,167 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,062 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,389 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,643 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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GF06 HKG is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GF06 HKG, 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 GF06 HKG registered?

GF06 HKG is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 April 2006.

Is GF06 HKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF06 HKG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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