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AV57 FAK

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,911 mi
Last recorded103,911 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 FAK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 103,911 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 103,850 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 94,450 miles

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /PART UNDER TRAY

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2ND ROW OF REAR SEATS FOLDED DOWN AT TIME OF TEST ()

Fail 5 Jul 2018 94,540 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /PART UNDER TRAY

NO OIL ON DIP STICK +1LT TO CARRY EMISSIONS TEST

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2ND ROW OF REAR SEATS FOLDED DOWN AT TIME OF TEST ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 89,513 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

emissions not detected

Fail 18 Jul 2017 89,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid UNABLE TO CHECK WIPER BLADE (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid UNABLE TO CHECK WIPER BLADE (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

2ND ROW OF REAR SEATS ARE FOLDED DOWN AT TIME OF TEST

ALL 4 TYRES HAVE DIFFERENT SPEED RATINGS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE -CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE -CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 89,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

2ND ROW OF REAR SEATS ARE FOLDED DOWN AT TIME OF TEST

ALL 4 TYRES HAVE DIFFERENT SPEED RATINGS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE -CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE -CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 81,843 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2016 81,843 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2015 74,814 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,273 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 63,273 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres wearing to inner edges and have 3MM left

Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 30,753 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,083 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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AV57 FAK is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV57 FAK, 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 AV57 FAK registered?

AV57 FAK is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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