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BF57 VUX

2007 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,367 mi
Last recorded94,367 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 VUX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 94,367 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 94,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 93,074 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 88,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2022 88,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements less effort recorded at nearside rear wheel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge severely worn and close to 2 mm tread depth, uneven wear.205/65/15 advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 82,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 82,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,321 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 70,321 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 61,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s&n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 61,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shocker corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s&n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 51,960 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 51,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 41,965 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 33,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 27,280 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,280 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 19,180 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 18,381 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 12,247 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 10,845 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 7,932 miles

reverse lamps not working

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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BF57 VUX is a 2007 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BF57 VUX, 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 BF57 VUX registered?

BF57 VUX is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 October 2007.

Is BF57 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF57 VUX shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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