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EX57 GUU

2007 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,327 mi
Last recorded107,327 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 GUU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 107,327 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,898 miles

Engine covers and undertrays

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 96,849 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers and undertrays

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,574 miles

Eml light on

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection off seat belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all four brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 8 Nov 2014 76,579 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 75,619 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 75,609 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 74,349 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 65,973 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 50,013 miles

front tyres showing signs of wear on edges

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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EX57 GUU is a 2007 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX57 GUU, 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 EX57 GUU registered?

EX57 GUU is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is EX57 GUU safe to buy?

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