2006 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · GP06 SMO
2006 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 85,934 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP06 SMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2024
- 85,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP06 SMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Kia Carens (GP06 SMO) between May 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”.
GP06 SMO Mileage History
- 31/05/202280,441 mi
- 13/07/202383,240 mi+2,799 mi
- 14/07/202383,242 mi+2 mi
- 25/07/202485,925 mi+2,683 mi
- 09/08/202485,934 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 2,505 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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