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AV07 VAD

2007 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,296 mi
Last recorded176,296 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 VAD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 176,296 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 175,623 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 169,998 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 144,787 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 144,787 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 118,069 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 118,069 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 90,956 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,256 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 65,244 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,944 miles

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

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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AV07 VAD is a 2007 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AV07 VAD, 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 AV07 VAD registered?

AV07 VAD is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 May 2007.

Is AV07 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV07 VAD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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