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GL56 NYA

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

211,534 mi
Last recorded211,534 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 NYA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 211,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 211,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakepipe lightly corroded (end piece onto brakehose)

Nearside Rear binding slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2019 200,463 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake efforts only just within there requirements

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbones front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both mirrors cracked

Fail 4 Sep 2019 200,428 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbones front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both mirrors cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2018 183,947 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 178,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 178,147 miles

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

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

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 23 Aug 2016 170,041 miles

possible leak on fuel tank

Fail 23 Aug 2016 170,039 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

possible leak on fuel tank

Pass 18 Aug 2015 148,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 148,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 125,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust hanger snapped off but exhaust secure at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2013 104,966 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 104,966 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 84,500 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 70,114 miles

handbrake performance on legal limit

Pass 3 Jul 2010 53,495 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 53,470 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Dash board lights come on when brake pedal pressed and sidelights/position lights not switched on

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 NYA is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GL56 NYA, 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 NYA registered?

GL56 NYA is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is GL56 NYA safe to buy?

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