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BL57 XAP

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,038 mi
Last recorded77,038 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 XAP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 77,038 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer

Pass 17 Dec 2015 64,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2014 54,307 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 54,307 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 45,743 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 37,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 37,133 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 30,613 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 22,291 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2011 22,291 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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BL57 XAP is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL57 XAP, 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 BL57 XAP registered?

BL57 XAP is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 December 2007.

Is BL57 XAP safe to buy?

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