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BG56 XOF

2007 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,484 mi
Last recorded105,484 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 XOF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 105,484 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier has no clamp (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules have slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight misshape across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective worn to cords on edge ()

both head lights faded has slight pattern distortion

hand brake slightly high just passed effort test ,advise adjustment

rear disc back plates corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2021 105,484 miles

both head lights faded has slight pattern distortion

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier has no clamp (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules have slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb was not located correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight misshape across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective worn to cords on edge ()

hand brake slightly high just passed effort test ,advise adjustment

rear disc back plates corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 100,529 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 100,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,186 miles

Front Coil spring corroded X2 both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion underside

Fail 26 Sep 2019 97,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 pipes before and after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded X2 both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion underside

Pass 25 Sep 2018 87,678 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 87,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill/floor pan damaged and deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 80,146 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 71,378 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,326 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,517 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 54,165 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 54,156 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,444 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 43,701 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 33,425 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 27,874 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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BG56 XOF is a 2007 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BG56 XOF, 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 BG56 XOF registered?

BG56 XOF is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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