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A17 SDT

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,177 mi
Last recorded78,177 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SDT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 78,177 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 78,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 68,901 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 68,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 58,342 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 58,342 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 48,705 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge of tread 205/65/15H

engine oil level low

Fail 22 Sep 2015 48,705 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing (8.2.2)

both front tyres bald on inner edge of tread 205/65/15H

engine oil level low

Pass 27 Aug 2014 37,591 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 36,327 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 30,688 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 30,688 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 26,563 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 18,356 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 10,161 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 9,343 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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A17 SDT is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A17 SDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 SDT registered?

A17 SDT is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 March 2007.

Is A17 SDT safe to buy?

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