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183 ABC

2007 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,144 mi
Last recorded127,144 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration183 ABC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 127,144 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 124,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 119,955 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 119,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 117,152 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 114,864 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 112,891 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 112,891 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 108,357 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 100,574 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 93,162 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 84,660 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 78,022 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 69,993 miles

Nearside rear tyre is wearing low on the edges

Offside rear tyre is wearing low on the inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2013 69,993 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is wearing low on the edges

Offside rear tyre is wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2012 61,135 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 61,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,864 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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183 ABC is a 2007 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2007 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 70,418 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 183 ABC, 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 19 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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183 ABC is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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