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DK57 ZDO

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,770 mi
Last recorded89,770 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 ZDO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 89,770 miles

bushes worn

underside rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2025 82,822 miles

underside rusty

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 18 Jul 2024 78,336 miles

front no plate deteriorated

front tyres worn on inner edges

underside rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2023 73,416 miles

oil leaks

underside rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2022 68,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

n/s sill rusty

slight play rear drop links

Pass 26 Jul 2021 63,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside rusty in places

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 63,088 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread excessively cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside rusty in places

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 59,607 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 59,605 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 53,496 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 46,114 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2017 39,961 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 39,961 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 33,030 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 29,750 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 27,377 miles

rear tyre treads perishing

Pass 30 May 2013 25,194 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 23,892 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 23,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 22,694 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,960 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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DK57 ZDO is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DK57 ZDO, 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 DK57 ZDO registered?

DK57 ZDO is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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