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BF07 BWZ

2007 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,352 mi
Last recorded88,352 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 BWZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 88,352 miles

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

Offside front brake is binding slightly.

Offside rear tyre has worn low on its inner edge.

Fail 4 Jan 2016 88,325 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside front brake is binding slightly.

Offside rear tyre has worn low on its inner edge.

Rear brake imbalance is 27%, offside lower. attention recommended.

Rear brakes are binding slightly and pads are approximately 75% worn. attention recommended.

Fail 15 Dec 2014 79,150 miles

Front brake discs are corroded but not excessively.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,150 miles

Front brake discs are corroded but not excessively.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 78,731 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 78,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,997 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 73,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,920 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 53,746 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,614 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 31,166 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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BF07 BWZ is a 2007 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BF07 BWZ, 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 BF07 BWZ registered?

BF07 BWZ is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 March 2007.

Is BF07 BWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF07 BWZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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