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BK07 NXZ

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,885 mi
Last recorded106,885 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 NXZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 106,885 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 95,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 95,042 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 84,813 miles

eml light on

front tyres badly worn inner traeds 205/65/15

os front to rear brake pipe rusty

possible internal steering rack seal weeping as dampness at rack ends

Fail 13 Oct 2015 84,813 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

front tyres badly worn inner traeds 205/65/15

os front to rear brake pipe rusty

possible internal steering rack seal weeping as dampness at rack ends

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,722 miles

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

slight seepage from power steering rack and pump

small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,215 miles

low emmitter

weep of oil from ns rack area

Fail 1 Oct 2013 60,142 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

low emmitter

osr brake has been hot at some point - suggest brake padsa are inspected thoroughly for damage

weep of oil from ns rack area

Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,011 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 49,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,134 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 43,134 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,120 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 19,831 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 19,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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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BK07 NXZ is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK07 NXZ, 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 BK07 NXZ registered?

BK07 NXZ is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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