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GJ56 EKW

2006 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,762 mi
Last recorded151,762 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 EKW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 151,762 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill & wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 May 2018 151,718 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill & wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 144,983 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill & arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 May 2017 144,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill & arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 137,501 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 137,379 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 130,172 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 130,025 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 80,779 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 113,330 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 113,190 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 99,084 miles

brake pedal anti-slip worn on one side

nearside front inner cv gaiter slightly insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2012 99,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip worn on one side

nearside front inner cv gaiter slightly insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,154 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,812 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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GJ56 EKW is a 2006 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GJ56 EKW, 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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GJ56 EKW is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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