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GL55 WGE

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,111 mi
Last recorded130,111 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 WGE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 130,111 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 129,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 124,084 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 116,659 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 108,303 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,109 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,886 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 74,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,560 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 60,560 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc's slightly worn/lipped

rear brake disc's slightly worn

signs of fuel leak under bonnet

Fail 23 Jan 2010 48,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre worn close to the limit on the inner edge

offside rear tyre worn close to the limit on the inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2010 48,422 miles

offside front tyre worn close to the limit on the inner edge

offside rear tyre worn close to the limit on the inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 37,837 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 37,837 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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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GL55 WGE is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver 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 GL55 WGE, 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 GL55 WGE registered?

GL55 WGE is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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