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MA56 GCO

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,581 mi
Last recorded77,581 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 GCO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 77,581 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 77,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,711 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has light cracking tread edge to side wall area.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 60,621 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has light cracking tread edge to side wall area.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,388 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 49,388 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,475 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,537 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,209 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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MA56 GCO is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MA56 GCO, 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 MA56 GCO registered?

MA56 GCO is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 September 2006.

Is MA56 GCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA56 GCO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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