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DN57 OHW

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,672 mi
Last recorded96,672 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 OHW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 96,672 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 96,664 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached both fronts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 95,893 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 95,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2019 94,916 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 94,914 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 91,411 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 91,411 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edgee

Pass 15 Aug 2017 83,693 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. light cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 74,920 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. light cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 68,218 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 68,218 miles

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,972 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 60,905 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 52,592 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,821 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 38,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,868 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 20,850 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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DN57 OHW is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DN57 OHW, 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 DN57 OHW registered?

DN57 OHW is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 October 2007.

Is DN57 OHW safe to buy?

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