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GY56 HDN

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

110,077 mi
Last recorded110,077 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 HDN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 110,077 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 110,077 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 106,284 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 104,340 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 104,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2022 96,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, slightly cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 88,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 81,766 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension parts corroded

both head lamps detiorating

Fail 1 Sep 2020 81,766 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension parts corroded

both head lamps detiorating

Pass 26 Sep 2019 75,081 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt in boot (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front lower arm suspension bushes are deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2019 75,081 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt in boot (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front brake discs pitted and corroded

both front lower arm suspension bushes are deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 67,411 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 67,411 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 61,262 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,961 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 58,461 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)

windscreen washers weak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 57,265 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,234 miles

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

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

both rear tyres close to limit and also cracking in tread area

Fail 13 Sep 2013 55,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres close to limit and also cracking in tread area

Fail 11 Sep 2012 49,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

park brake travel high

Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,384 miles

park brake travel high

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 42,148 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,998 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear wheels dragging slightly

Fail 5 Oct 2009 26,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear wheel starting to drag

Pass 5 Oct 2009 26,438 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel starting to drag

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 HDN is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HDN, 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 GY56 HDN registered?

GY56 HDN is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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