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DE57 FBO

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,035 mi
Last recorded84,035 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 FBO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 84,035 miles

Rear antiroll links worn

ecu lamp flashing

steering rack leaking

Fail 1 May 2015 84,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake low travel

Rear antiroll links worn

ecu lamp flashing

steering rack leaking

Pass 9 May 2014 73,888 miles
Fail 8 May 2014

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,517 miles

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link has slight movement

n/s/r tyre tread cracking, outer wall poor

o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link has slight movement

Fail 12 Aug 2013 69,507 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link has slight movement

n/s/r tyre tread cracking, outer wall poor

o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link has slight movement

Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,814 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,939 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r centre seat

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

slight play in steering column (upper )

Fail 13 Jul 2011 55,930 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r centre seat

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

slight play in steering column (upper )

Pass 26 Jun 2010 35,379 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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DE57 FBO is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DE57 FBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE57 FBO registered?

DE57 FBO is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is DE57 FBO safe to buy?

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