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DS57 HLW

2007 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,075 mi
Last recorded119,075 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 HLW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 119,075 miles

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 119,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Pass 24 Jul 2018 108,184 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 108,042 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure hanger weld broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated punctured and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 91,612 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr mid row seats ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Fail 8 May 2017 91,612 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mounting bracket weld broken (7.1.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr mid row seats ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Pass 18 May 2016 78,323 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 78,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm down to cavas almost on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 May 2015 70,712 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 63,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,433 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,231 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn near limit and cracking

Fail 25 Nov 2011 41,231 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn near limit and cracking

slight bind on rear brakes

wear on rear brake discs

Pass 29 Nov 2010 27,282 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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DS57 HLW is a 2007 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS57 HLW, 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 DS57 HLW registered?

DS57 HLW is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is DS57 HLW safe to buy?

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