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FE07 LUJ

2007 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,480 mi
Last recorded143,480 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 LUJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 143,480 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 142,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 133,004 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 132,797 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 119,614 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 119,612 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 109,044 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s handbrake effort slightly low

Fail 25 Mar 2016 109,044 miles

Stop lamp not working all 3 (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

n/s handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 22 Apr 2015 106,001 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers smearing slightly

pas pump damp

slight oil leak

steering rack damp

Fail 20 Apr 2015 106,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs have small lip

both front wipers smearing slightly

coolant low

pas pump damp

slight oil leak

steering rack damp

Fail 17 Apr 2014 98,253 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

misting of oil around pas pump

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

pas fluid low

Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,253 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

misting of oil around pas pump

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

pas fluid low

Pass 22 Apr 2013 78,954 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

abnormal noise from sump area

Fail 22 Apr 2013 78,954 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

abnormal noise from sump area

coolant low

Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,962 miles

all four tyres wearing low.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,439 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 55,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2010 39,991 miles

offside front tyre worn close to the limit on the inside tread.nearside front tyre worn on the inner and outer treads.recommend attention.

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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FE07 LUJ is a 2007 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 FE07 LUJ, 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 FE07 LUJ registered?

FE07 LUJ is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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