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AF07 LYA

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,268 mi
Last recorded109,268 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 LYA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 109,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 101,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & tracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & tracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 101,816 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & tracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & tracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 95,039 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2022 95,039 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2020 91,344 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 86,281 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 86,281 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,243 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 80,494 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 80,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2016 75,050 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 75,043 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,570 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 69,568 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 63,835 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 56,261 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 56,261 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,509 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,140 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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AF07 LYA is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF07 LYA, 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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What year was AF07 LYA registered?

AF07 LYA is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is AF07 LYA safe to buy?

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