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FE57 VKV

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,319 mi
Last recorded116,319 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 VKV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 116,319 miles

Offside Rear osr quarter has damage but not resulting in sharp edges

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres are worn (5.2.3 (e))

reverse lamps inop

Fail 17 Oct 2019 116,317 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake lagging in operation long brake pedal travel (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear osr quarter has damage but dosent have and sharp edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres are getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

both sides, reverse lamps not working

Pass 6 Nov 2018 101,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

passenger airbag is switched off

Pass 9 Nov 2017 88,618 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 88,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,880 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 69,209 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 69,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,465 miles

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,700 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,882 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 50,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 43,530 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,929 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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FE57 VKV is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE57 VKV, 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 FE57 VKV registered?

FE57 VKV is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 October 2007.

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