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HW56 GNV

2006 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,139 mi
Last recorded76,139 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 GNV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 76,139 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 76,139 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsf inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 78,036 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf lower, bolt in balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

washer jets misaligned, only just providing fluid to windscreen

Fail 10 Nov 2023 78,036 miles

Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected steering rack insecure, bolt missing from nearside causing rack to move when turning the steering wheel (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf lower, bolt in balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake fluid filler over maximum

washer jets misaligned, only just providing fluid to windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2022 66,029 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 66,029 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 64,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 62,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Feb 2020 62,438 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 58,945 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 58,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 55,162 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 55,162 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 51,396 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 47,463 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 42,673 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 36,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2012 26,945 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 26,945 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 24,574 miles

Slightly damp around bottom of steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 18,300 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 11,358 miles

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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HW56 GNV is a 2006 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HW56 GNV, 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 HW56 GNV registered?

HW56 GNV is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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