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DY57 DDF

2007 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,756 mi
Last recorded103,756 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 DDF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 103,756 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 103,756 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 97,802 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 97,802 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 86,420 miles

Engine coolant level is low

Parking brake requires service or repair

Fail 10 Jul 2018 86,420 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine coolant level is low

Parking brake requires service or repair

Pass 10 Jul 2017 78,536 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 76,516 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 76,516 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 68,793 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 68,793 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 59,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 59,940 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,478 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 52,478 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 44,954 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 44,954 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,929 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 28,341 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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DY57 DDF is a 2007 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DY57 DDF, 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 DY57 DDF registered?

DY57 DDF is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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