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AF07 VRW

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,568 mi
Last recorded172,568 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 VRW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 172,568 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 172,568 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 166,375 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 166,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2022 156,946 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 156,939 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60r16 96v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 May 2021 136,822 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 136,691 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2015 31,533 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 28,032 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 24,313 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 24,313 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 21,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Aug 2011 17,895 miles

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

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

rear wiper smearing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 14,497 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 VRW is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VRW, 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 VRW registered?

AF07 VRW is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 March 2007.

Is AF07 VRW safe to buy?

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