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BF07 BXA

2007 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,422 mi
Last recorded139,422 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 BXA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 139,422 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 139,414 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 131,902 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear handbrake low

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes

Fail 6 Sep 2016 131,895 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2015 118,448 miles

FRONT DISCS

O/S/R TYRE

Fail 2 Sep 2015 118,427 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

FRONT DISCS

O/S/R TYRE

Pass 4 Sep 2014 101,191 miles

front brake discs

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 27 Aug 2013 86,194 miles

n/s/f ante roll link

n/s/f brakle flexi

Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,021 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f inner drive shaft gator clip condition

rear discs condition

Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,362 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres inner edge wear

o/s/r brake disc condition

Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,527 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 BXA is a 2007 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BF07 BXA, 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 BF07 BXA registered?

BF07 BXA is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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