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HV06 GSU

2006 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,523 mi
Last recorded179,523 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 GSU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 179,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust hanger bracket brocken

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2015 153,120 miles

bolt in offside front tyre tread

both front c.v gaitors starting to perish

nearside front tyre tread getting low - 3mm

Fail 10 Mar 2015 153,117 miles

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

bolt in offside front tyre tread

both front c.v gaitors starting to perish

nearside front tyre tread getting low - 3mm

Pass 11 Mar 2014 122,834 miles

brake pedal rubber worn.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 122,834 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 95,529 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 95,527 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 68,955 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 51,465 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 51,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,297 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,608 miles

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

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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HV06 GSU is a 2006 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HV06 GSU, 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 HV06 GSU registered?

HV06 GSU is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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