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GL56 JKF

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,653 mi
Last recorded109,653 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 JKF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 109,653 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre heavily perished inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2017 99,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn and perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 4 May 2016 93,083 miles

Offside Front track rod end has play

Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,474 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,751 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 76,751 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 67,814 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2012 58,336 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 46,875 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner

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

Fail 17 May 2011 46,781 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner

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

Pass 17 May 2010 35,503 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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GL56 JKF 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 81.8%.

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 GL56 JKF, 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 GL56 JKF registered?

GL56 JKF is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is GL56 JKF safe to buy?

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