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GF56 UJZ

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,576 mi
Last recorded77,576 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 UJZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 77,576 miles

Offside Rear door can only be opened from inside

parking brake has only just met requirements

Fail 3 Jan 2017 77,076 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe/filter area under bonnet (7.2.3)

Nearside 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

N/s/r tyre badly perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder bald,advise urgent replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 61,531 miles

Nearside Rear hole on face of tread, no cords visible.

Fail 21 Dec 2015 61,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed all the way around the tyre (both inner and outer edges) due to excessive perishing (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear hole on face of tread, no cords visible.

Pass 29 Dec 2014 54,022 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Fail 23 Dec 2014 53,781 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 31 Dec 2013 46,171 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

os washer jets poor flow

Fail 31 Dec 2013 46,171 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

os washer jets poor flow

Pass 28 Dec 2012 39,274 miles

front wiper blades in poor condition

sugest check tracking as front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2012 30,868 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 50,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 20,965 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jan 2010 11,652 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 11,089 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 UJZ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GF56 UJZ, 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 UJZ registered?

GF56 UJZ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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