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DS07 UGB

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,439 mi
Last recorded138,439 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS07 UGB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 138,439 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 138,439 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 125,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 125,256 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Large split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 117,594 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 104,707 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 104,562 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 91,013 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)

nearside front brake disc slightly warped

Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,187 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 75,684 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 75,684 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2013 69,833 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 69,753 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,122 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 May 2011 51,524 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,486 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 40,483 miles

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

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

pads on rear low

slight wear on inside edges of tyres

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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DS07 UGB is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS07 UGB, 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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DS07 UGB is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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