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DV07 OBA

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,481 mi
Last recorded130,481 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 OBA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 130,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 128,351 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 127,090 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 125,401 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 118,711 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 111,855 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 111,843 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing couldn't open flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 105,249 miles

Advise brake check

Advise rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 105,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise brake check

Advise rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 99,749 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 94,939 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 94,939 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 81,774 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brakes slightly sticking front and rear, advise service.

front tyres wearing on outside edges

Fail 7 Jul 2014 81,774 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brakes slightly sticking front and rear, advise service.

front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,953 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 60,953 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 44,325 miles

Advise both rear tyres close to limit

Advise rear brake check

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,325 miles

Advise both rear tyres close to limit

Advise rear brake check

Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,871 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 28,115 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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DV07 OBA is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DV07 OBA, 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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DV07 OBA is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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