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GV56 OEO

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,071 mi
Last recorded139,071 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 OEO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 139,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 139,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 134,895 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to check rear belts

Fail 17 Aug 2021 134,895 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to check rear belts

Pass 23 Jan 2020 134,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 134,500 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 125,638 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 102,316 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 97,672 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 97,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 91,885 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 91,862 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

slight seepage of fluid from nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 7 Aug 2015 86,876 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2014 83,458 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2013 76,474 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 76,444 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 65,007 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped/corroded

Windscreen washers poor

Fail 4 Dec 2012 65,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake discs slightly lipped/corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 49,909 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,904 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 23,315 miles

two front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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GV56 OEO is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV56 OEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV56 OEO registered?

GV56 OEO is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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