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GJ56 VWF

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,439 mi
Last recorded95,439 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 VWF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 95,439 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 95,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 88,895 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 82,490 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 76,222 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 76,222 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

eml light on

Pass 9 Jan 2014 70,523 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 70,521 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 63,871 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 63,853 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,606 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,785 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,342 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 VWF is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GJ56 VWF, 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 VWF registered?

GJ56 VWF is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is GJ56 VWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ56 VWF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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