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AV57 FBO

2007 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,158 mi
Last recorded139,158 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 FBO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 139,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated with wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion starting both rear outer sills but not yet to excess

slight noise when applying parking brakes so advise investigation

Pass 22 Jun 2020 133,493 miles

corrosion starting both rear sills

Fail 18 Jun 2020 133,482 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion starting both rear sills

Pass 14 Nov 2019 132,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion starting both rear of sills

Pass 27 Nov 2018 127,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 110,248 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 110,248 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 97,360 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 97,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 84,766 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 84,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 74,915 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,636 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,140 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,361 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 33,139 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 FBO is a 2007 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FBO, 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 FBO registered?

AV57 FBO is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 November 2007.

Is AV57 FBO safe to buy?

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