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FE07 OVJ

2007 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,359 mi
Last recorded103,359 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 OVJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 103,359 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 103,347 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective nut loose on tie rod securing to track rod end marked (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 100,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre is perishing (cracking)

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear UNABLE TO INSPECT MOST REAR SEATS OR BELTS

Fail 3 Apr 2023 100,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside :- 121 offside :- 210 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre is perishing (cracking)

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear UNABLE TO INSPECT MOST REAR SEATS OR BELTS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 94,672 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 94,672 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 90,685 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake application uneven

Rear Unable to inspect rear most seat belts

Pass 30 Mar 2020 86,307 miles

Nearside Rear stop lamp inoperative

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear parking brake requirements have only just been met, adjustment or repair maybe required

Pass 30 Mar 2019 83,259 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 83,259 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 78,013 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 78,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 70,335 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 62,817 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 62,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre under inflated

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,848 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 46,475 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,189 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 38,189 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,825 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 18,288 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread & cracking on sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2010 8,414 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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FE07 OVJ is a 2007 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OVJ, 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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FE07 OVJ is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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