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FG07 AXU

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,681 mi
Last recorded148,681 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 AXU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 148,681 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 148,070 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 148,070 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 62% plus (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 120,332 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Brake fluid low

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 118,235 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

loud rattle from engine underside

Fail 13 Apr 2017 118,234 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak engine ()

loud rattle from engine underside

Pass 7 Jun 2016 108,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

rear boot seats not tested as folded at time of test

Fail 6 Jun 2016 108,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

rear boot seats not tested as folded at time of test

Pass 29 May 2015 96,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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 Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen cracked at base of screen outside zone A

Pass 20 May 2014 82,328 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 82,307 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,522 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 61,443 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2012 47,686 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,135 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,752 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 26,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing low.

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall not showing cords.

front discs worn low.

front pads worn low.

rear disc and pads wearing low.

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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FG07 AXU is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG07 AXU, 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 FG07 AXU registered?

FG07 AXU is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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