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GV56 OFA

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,955 mi
Last recorded109,955 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 OFA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 109,955 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 109,955 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 98,490 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 98,490 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working main beam inop (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 85,243 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 85,243 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 74,151 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear and offside front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs worn

Fail 26 Nov 2013 74,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear and offside front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,830 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 61,830 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2011 50,627 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 50,627 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,688 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 37,687 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 24,394 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 24,393 miles

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

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

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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GV56 OFA is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GV56 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

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

Is GV56 OFA safe to buy?

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