2006 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · GJ56 VWA
2006 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 131,625 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ56 VWA Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/10/2023
- 131,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ56 VWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Kia Carens (GJ56 VWA) between October 2009 and October 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
GJ56 VWA Mileage History
- 07/10/200922,105 mi
- 10/03/201130,264 mi+8,159 mi
- 07/03/201237,195 mi+6,931 mi
- 07/03/201237,195 mi
- 06/03/201341,800 mi+4,605 mi
- 17/10/201342,137 mi+337 mi
- 01/10/201454,535 mi+12,398 mi
- 01/10/201454,535 mi
- 30/07/201563,536 mi+9,001 mi
- 03/08/201563,536 mi
- 16/11/201674,869 mi+11,333 mi
- 15/08/201780,783 mi+5,914 mi
- 17/08/201890,955 mi+10,172 mi
- 10/08/2019103,578 mi+12,623 mi
- 28/08/2020114,525 mi+10,947 mi
- 28/08/2020114,525 mi
- 08/09/2021122,150 mi+7,625 mi
- 08/09/2021122,150 mi
- 06/10/2022129,586 mi+7,436 mi
- 06/10/2022129,586 mi
- 05/10/2023131,625 mi+2,039 mi
Average of roughly 7,827 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Carens
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: KIA CARENS
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Brake Light Switch Contact Carbonisation and Circuit Malfunction(Moderate)
Across second-generation (UN) Carens models, carbon deposits build up on the internal electrical contacts of the brake pedal stop lamp switch. This degradation causes the rear brake lights to either fail to illuminate when braking or stick permanently illuminated once the pedal is released. The malfunctioning switch also disrupts the cruise control and triggers spurious Electronic Stability Control (ESC) dashboard warnings, creating an immediate MOT test failure and rear-end collision hazard that led to UK DVSA safety recalls.
- 2.0 CRDi Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and EGR Soot Accumulation(Moderate)
On 2.0-litre CRDi diesel models used predominantly for short urban school runs and local commuting, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve and diesel particulate filter (DPF) fail to achieve passive regeneration temperatures. Soot and sticky oil vapour cake the EGR valve spindle and choke the honeycomb ceramic filter matrix. This triggers limp home mode, sluggish acceleration, excessive tailpipe smoke, and exhaust emissions failures during annual MOT testing.
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- Brake Light Switch Contact Carbonisation and Circuit MalfunctionModerate
Across second-generation (UN) Carens models, carbon deposits build up on the internal electrical contacts of the brake pedal stop lamp switch. This degradation causes the rear brake lights to either fail to illuminate when braking or stick permanently illuminated once the pedal is released. The malfunctioning switch also disrupts the cruise control and triggers spurious Electronic Stability Control (ESC) dashboard warnings, creating an immediate MOT test failure and rear-end collision hazard that led to UK DVSA safety recalls.
- 2.0 CRDi Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and EGR Soot AccumulationModerate
On 2.0-litre CRDi diesel models used predominantly for short urban school runs and local commuting, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve and diesel particulate filter (DPF) fail to achieve passive regeneration temperatures. Soot and sticky oil vapour cake the EGR valve spindle and choke the honeycomb ceramic filter matrix. This triggers limp home mode, sluggish acceleration, excessive tailpipe smoke, and exhaust emissions failures during annual MOT testing.
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