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DG57 FGJ

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,065 mi
Last recorded53,065 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 FGJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 53,065 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly deteriorated, O/S/F/ tyre has been slightly deteriorated. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 51,199 miles

ENGINE LAMP ON

Pass 14 Sep 2015 47,550 miles

engine mil staying on

Fail 14 Sep 2015 47,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure ball joint has seperated (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine mil staying on

Pass 11 Sep 2014 44,135 miles

Engine Lamp On

Nail In Rear N/S Tyre/Low tread

Fail 9 Sep 2014 44,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine Lamp On

Nail In Rear N/S Tyre/Low tread

Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,059 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine mil staying on

Fail 27 Aug 2013 40,059 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,776 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 36,776 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 33,014 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Sep 2011 33,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,018 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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DG57 FGJ is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DG57 FGJ, 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 DG57 FGJ registered?

DG57 FGJ is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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