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GY56 WJZ

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,625 mi
Last recorded123,625 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 WJZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 123,625 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 107,039 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 107,027 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 89,085 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 89,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 74,673 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 59,731 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 47,646 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 41,137 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 39,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 37,678 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,184 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 27,782 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 29,248 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 29,248 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 26,071 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,071 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 23,245 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brakes starting to get low

nearside wiper blade split but still clears enough

Pass 27 Aug 2010 18,817 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,268 miles

nsr tyre side wall damage

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 WJZ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJZ, 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 GY56 WJZ registered?

GY56 WJZ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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