MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded/weak (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front brakes show distortion
Headlights have cloudy lenses/weak patterns
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
O/s & n/s outer sills & sill backings have areas corroded
Offside Front outer cv gator securing clip unattached
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear seat belts slow retract
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear belts (7.1.2 (b))
play/lift detected in n/s front upper mount
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlights have cloudy lenses/weak patterns
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Park brake only just met minimum effort
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Seat belt slightly damaged Rear belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))
o/s & n/s outer sills rear areas are corroded/weak
Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s & n/s rear link bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlights have cloudy lenses/weak patterns
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Park brake only just met minimum effort
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Seat belt slightly damaged Rear belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))
o/s & n/s outer sills rear areas are corroded/weak
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlights have cloudy lenses
Nearside Front suspension top mount worn/play
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Parking brake only just met minimum effort
Seat belt slightly damaged Rear belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlights have cloudy lenses
Nearside Front suspension top mount worn/play
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Parking brake only just met minimum effort
Seat belt slightly damaged Rear belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs/inner faces pitted & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlights have cloudy lenses/weak patterns
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake shows minimal effort
Seat belt slightly damaged Rear belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs/inner faces pitted & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlights have cloudy lenses/weak patterns
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake shows minimal effort
Seat belt slightly damaged Rear belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs inner faces are corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front upper suspension mounting has play/wear detected
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear parking brake shows close to minimal effort,requires adjustment o/s & n/s
Seat belt slightly damaged rear belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front brake discs,inner faces are corroded/pitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front upper suspension mounting has wear/lift detected
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front discs inner faces corroded/pitted
front number plate cracked/deteriorated
oil leak
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front discs inner faces corroded/pitted
front number plate cracked/deteriorated
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front discs have inner faces corroded/pitted on o/s/f
front number plate cracked/deteriorated
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs rusty on inside
Both front disks rusty on inner edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front discs rusty on inner edge
All tyres on vehicle showing signs of perishing on side wall due to age.
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GF06 YLZ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 GF06 YLZ, 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.
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GF06 YLZ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 May 2006.
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