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DE57 YLL

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,297 mi
Last recorded119,297 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 YLL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 119,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 107,442 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 98,821 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 98,821 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 93,763 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 93,763 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 79,299 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 67,090 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 67,090 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,284 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 53,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,282 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 33,828 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 28,274 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,205 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 YLL is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE57 YLL, 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 YLL registered?

DE57 YLL is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is DE57 YLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE57 YLL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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