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BN07 YRS

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,846 mi
Last recorded97,846 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 YRS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 97,846 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 97,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 72,205 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 60,819 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 60,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 59,143 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 57,410 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 57,410 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 56,421 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 56,419 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 54,696 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 52,322 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,081 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,821 miles

Offside Rear tyre low tread depth 1.6-2mm

Fail 17 Mar 2016 45,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre low tread depth 1.6-2mm

Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,010 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,281 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 39,281 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,716 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 34,716 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,559 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,702 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,122 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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BN07 YRS is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BN07 YRS, 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 BN07 YRS registered?

BN07 YRS is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 March 2007.

Is BN07 YRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN07 YRS shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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