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AV57 FCM

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,480 mi
Last recorded83,480 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 83,480 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 83,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 72,216 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 72,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 69,733 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 55,902 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam and wiring (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Jun 2019 55,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam and wiring (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 46,870 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 46,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,618 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ***seats 6 & 7 stowed away*** ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 45,590 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ***seats 6 & 7 stowed away*** ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 43,611 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 43,611 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WBBR0016 fitted (8.2.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,893 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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Aug 2014 38,291 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2013 35,753 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light switch has slight fault repair or replacement advised

Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,043 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,262 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 29,249 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,958 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 FCM is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV57 FCM registered?

AV57 FCM is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 4 September 2007.

Is AV57 FCM safe to buy?

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