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GY56 GCX

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,353 mi
Last recorded106,353 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 GCX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 106,353 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 90,127 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 74,410 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 56,695 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 42,303 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 34,165 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 26,157 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 15 Oct 2009 26,136 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate discoloured

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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GY56 GCX is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GY56 GCX, 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

How do I check the history of GY56 GCX?

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What year was GY56 GCX registered?

GY56 GCX is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 October 2006.

Is GY56 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY56 GCX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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