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AV57 FAU

2007 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,746 mi
Last recorded125,746 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 FAU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 125,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge becoming worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 125,746 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge becoming worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 118,604 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 27 Mar 2019 107,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 107,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 98,485 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing wear on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2018 98,485 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has had the tread recut edge (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre showing wear on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,090 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 86,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 72,503 miles

small marks in windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2015 67,165 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 60,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has slight inner edge wear

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Fail 30 Mar 2015 60,788 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has slight inner edge wear

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 11 Oct 2014 58,083 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 49,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Nov 2012 41,253 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 36,987 miles

Offside rear tyre directional Nearside rear tyre non-directional

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 36,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside rear tyre directional Nearside rear tyre non-directional

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 31,184 miles

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

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

handbrake poor

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

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 FAU is a 2007 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FAU, 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 FAU registered?

AV57 FAU is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is AV57 FAU safe to buy?

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