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FD57 UUT

2007 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

135,015 mi
Last recorded135,015 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 UUT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2025 135,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes both sides front ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 121,089 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))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 119,908 miles

advise oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2023 119,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

advise oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2022 118,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and two nails in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 116,944 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 116,934 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 115,566 miles

Offside Front Wing mirror damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2020 115,562 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wing mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 112,992 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 108,077 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 108,077 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 96,979 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 85,826 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 85,826 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 82,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front and rear uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,543 miles

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

sills floor chassi brake pipes are all dry rusty req clean grease wax oil to protect

Fail 18 Sep 2014 74,543 miles

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

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

sills floor chassi brake pipes are all dry rusty req clean grease wax oil to protect

Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,449 miles

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE DRY SALTY REQ CLEAN GREASE WAX OIL ADVISE ONLY IN GOOOD ORDER

Fail 17 Sep 2013 66,449 miles

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

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE DRY SALTY REQ CLEAN GREASE WAX OIL ADVISE ONLY IN GOOOD ORDER

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,811 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 58,811 miles

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

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

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

n/s/front tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2011 48,404 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/middle row outer seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,404 miles

o/s/middle row outer seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 10 May 2011 48,255 miles

very slight fray on edge of offside rear seat belt weebing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 45,454 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 45,454 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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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FD57 UUT is a 2007 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FD57 UUT, 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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FD57 UUT is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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