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AX57 BRV

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,997 mi
Last recorded72,997 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 BRV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 72,997 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 72,997 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 67,995 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 63,123 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 59,712 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 58,150 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 58,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 56,190 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 56,190 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 52,261 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 52,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 48,652 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 44,307 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 41,068 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 36,545 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 36,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,959 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 25,661 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 25,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 21,037 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 21,037 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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AX57 BRV is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX57 BRV, 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 AX57 BRV registered?

AX57 BRV is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 December 2007.

Is AX57 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX57 BRV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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