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DY07 VSZ

2007 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,385 mi
Last recorded85,385 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 VSZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 85,385 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear door slight damage

Offside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 85,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear door slight damage

Offside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 71,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Wearing outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 71,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Wearing outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 57,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 57,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,983 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 48,983 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,973 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 40,774 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 29,114 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 29,114 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nsr tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,593 miles

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

front discs rusty on braking face

Fail 23 Mar 2011 23,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs rusty on braking face

Pass 29 Mar 2010 17,355 miles

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

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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DY07 VSZ is a 2007 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DY07 VSZ, 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 DY07 VSZ registered?

DY07 VSZ is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is DY07 VSZ safe to buy?

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