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GF56 ABZ

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,886 mi
Last recorded62,886 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 ABZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 62,886 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 57,336 miles

Front tyres x 2 side walls worn / perished

Fail 23 Aug 2018 57,336 miles

Front tyres x 2 side walls worn / perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 55,638 miles

Front Both tyres perished

Rear Both tyres perished

Pass 27 Jan 2017 52,491 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 49,632 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 44,274 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 40,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,553 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,013 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 28,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 24,221 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,677 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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GF56 ABZ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GF56 ABZ, 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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What year was GF56 ABZ registered?

GF56 ABZ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is GF56 ABZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 ABZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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