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AY57 XVG

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,268 mi
Last recorded102,268 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 XVG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 102,268 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 102,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 97,013 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 97,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 93,709 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower trailing arm main rubber bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nearside front wiper smears.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides rear seatbelts. ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 93,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower trailing arm main rubber bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nearside front wiper smears.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides rear seatbelts. ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 88,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 80,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,753 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 60,422 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 54,716 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,216 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,242 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,095 miles

front tyres worn inside edges , offside front bad. nearside rear brake slight bind and pads low.

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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AY57 XVG is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY57 XVG, 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 AY57 XVG registered?

AY57 XVG is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 September 2007.

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