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GJ56 FJD

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,897 mi
Last recorded68,897 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 FJD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,897 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 68,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 65,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre has its edges worn.

Offside front tyre has its inner edge worn.

Oil leak ( 2L of oil added and still bellow 'MIN' mark )

Fail 17 Sep 2014 65,468 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre has its edges worn.

Offside front tyre has its inner edge worn.

Oil leak ( 2L of oil added and still bellow 'MIN' mark )

Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,497 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,221 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 44,215 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,366 miles

front pads low

rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Sep 2011 39,366 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front pads low

rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,658 miles

front disc's worn

front pads low

Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,108 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 FJD is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FJD, 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 GJ56 FJD registered?

GJ56 FJD is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is GJ56 FJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ56 FJD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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