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AV57 FBE

2007 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

108,520 mi
Last recorded108,520 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 FBE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 108,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 19 Oct 2021 102,798 miles

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

eng.noise on acceleration

Pass 20 Oct 2020 99,212 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 93,607 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 87,863 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 81,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,258 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,898 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 56,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2014 56,627 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,031 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 37,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,854 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 22,931 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 FBE is a 2007 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AV57 FBE, 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 FBE registered?

AV57 FBE is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is AV57 FBE safe to buy?

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