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GK06 WPE

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,223 mi
Last recorded112,223 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 WPE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 112,223 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 104,033 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 99,441 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 92,509 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 92,509 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 88,834 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 88,791 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parking brake cable (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken off exhaust (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,992 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,691 miles

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

advise rear tyre tread low 1.6 mm

Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,439 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight corrosion to front discs

Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,954 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 57,106 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 57,106 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm 205/60/15

Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,835 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 49,838 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,911 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 37,911 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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GK06 WPE is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GK06 WPE, 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 GK06 WPE registered?

GK06 WPE is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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