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AV57 FCD

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,607 mi
Last recorded108,607 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 FCD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 108,607 miles

Front front tyres both have uneven wear patterns

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre low on pressure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2018 108,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front front tyres both have uneven wear patterns

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre low on pressure

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 May 2017 100,029 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2016 94,869 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 94,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 90,116 miles

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

Child seat fitted in nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 90,116 miles

Child seat fitted in nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 81,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 73,155 miles

Child seat fitted in nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 64,227 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,172 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts in O/s/f outer tyre sidewall

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

Front brake discs lipped

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

Rear brake discs lipped

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wipers smearing

Fail 5 Jul 2012 60,172 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake discs lipped

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

Rear brake discs lipped

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wipers smearing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 45,122 miles

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

Offside front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,911 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 41,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,088 miles

brake pads all very low

n/s/r tyre has cuts not to ply or cords

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 FCD is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FCD, 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 FCD registered?

AV57 FCD is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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