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EF56 TLU

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,979 mi
Last recorded94,979 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 TLU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 94,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine management light on

Fail 30 Jan 2021 94,976 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine management light on

Pass 3 Feb 2020 88,301 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jan 2020 88,270 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 80,067 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 80,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 71,620 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering rack damp

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 71,300 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering rack damp

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 56,452 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 43,394 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to wear markers and wearing on inner edge

both front tyres wearing on esges

coolant low

Fail 22 Jan 2016 43,394 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre close to wear markers and wearing on inner edge

both front tyres wearing on esges

coolant low

Pass 20 Jan 2015 31,215 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 27,378 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2013 24,109 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 20,244 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 16,447 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 12,121 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 12,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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EF56 TLU is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EF56 TLU, 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 EF56 TLU registered?

EF56 TLU is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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