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AR07 AOU

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,333 mi
Last recorded140,333 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 AOU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 140,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Very rear seat belts not checked seats folded with items on top

Fail 5 Dec 2017 140,333 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Very rear seat belts not checked seats folded with items on top

Pass 21 Dec 2016 126,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 112,472 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 112,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 104,360 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 104,360 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 5 Mar 2014 93,547 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2014 93,547 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,136 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 76,136 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake imbalance high

offside front tyre bald on very inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2012 62,575 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake imbalance high

offside front tyre bald on very inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2011 47,813 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,858 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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AR07 AOU is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AR07 AOU, 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 AR07 AOU registered?

AR07 AOU is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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