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EN56 YLA

2007 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,246 mi
Last recorded65,246 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 YLA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 65,246 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 65,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 62,774 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre shows deterioration

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Feb 2018 59,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre inner and outer edges worn

Offside Rear Tyre inner and outer edges worn

Power steering fluid level on minimum requirements

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to customers belongings

Pass 3 Feb 2017 55,871 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 55,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 52,720 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,741 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 45,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre bald on edges

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,022 miles

3rd row seats not checked

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

poor vision of some components including inner brake pads

Pass 23 Jan 2012 37,273 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,164 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 16 Jan 2010 26,752 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seat belts not checked

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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EN56 YLA is a 2007 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EN56 YLA, 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 EN56 YLA registered?

EN56 YLA is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 January 2007.

Is EN56 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN56 YLA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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