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DE56 RUR

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

122,198 mi
Last recorded122,198 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 RUR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 122,198 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 122,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 119,856 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark on minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

both front outer cv joints badly corroded

rear exhaust joint weak

Pass 7 Aug 2017 108,616 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides forward most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall and worn on inner edge

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge 205/60/16

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt centre row (5.2.2a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

both outer cv joints in poor condition/corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2017 108,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides forward most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall and worn on inner edge

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge 205/60/16

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt centre row (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component around pump (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

both outer cv joints in poor condition/corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 97,500 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides forward most bushes staring to unbond (2.4.G.2)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge close to exposing cord (4.1.E.1)

Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn both sides outer casings corroded (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component misting around pump (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 97,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides forward most bushes staring to unbond (2.4.G.2)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge close to exposing cord (4.1.E.1)

Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn both sides outer casings corroded (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component misting around pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 85,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 85,524 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2014 76,511 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Jul 2014 76,511 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jul 2013 64,866 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s and n/s rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Fail 2 Jul 2013 64,866 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s and n/s rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,332 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,309 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 38,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,222 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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DE56 RUR is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 DE56 RUR, 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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DE56 RUR is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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