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AV07 YVT

2007 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

240,167 mi
Last recorded240,167 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 YVT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 240,167 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 240,164 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 235,941 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 235,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 196,183 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2013 196,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 153,012 miles

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 152,961 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 100,593 miles

clutch is faulty

Fail 17 Oct 2011 100,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

clutch is faulty

Pass 28 Oct 2010 56,386 miles

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

TAXI TEST. FIRST AID KIT VERY MINIMAL?

Fail 26 Oct 2010 56,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,869 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 42,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear wiper blade deterioated

Fail 27 Oct 2009 21,003 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 21,003 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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AV07 YVT is a 2007 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AV07 YVT, 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 YVT registered?

AV07 YVT is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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