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FA07 ZYM

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,231 mi
Last recorded105,231 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 ZYM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 105,231 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 105,231 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 98,059 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 88,748 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 88,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cord (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 78,766 miles

Offside Front Small stone chips in A zone area of windscreen

Offside Front Tyre bald on very inner edge

Offside Rear Metal brake pipe to flexi is corroded

Offside Rear Tyre bald on very inner edge

Fail 12 May 2016 78,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords showing,split on very inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Small stone chips in A zone area of windscreen

Offside Front Tyre bald on very inner edge

Offside Rear Metal brake pipe to flexi is corroded

Offside Rear Tyre bald on very inner edge

Pass 18 May 2015 72,593 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear seat belts not tested, due to vehicle load

Fail 9 May 2015 72,432 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear seat belts not tested, due to vehicle load

Pass 14 May 2014 66,630 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 49,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 May 2012 37,057 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 37,057 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2011 26,359 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 16,029 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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FA07 ZYM is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FA07 ZYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA07 ZYM registered?

FA07 ZYM is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is FA07 ZYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA07 ZYM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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