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FG07 AYB

2007 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,314 mi
Last recorded73,314 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 AYB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 73,314 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front mcpherson struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shocker casings heavily corroded

rear wheel hubs heavily corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2024 73,033 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shocker casings heavily corroded

rear wheel hubs heavily corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2024 73,032 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shocker casings heavily corroded

rear wheel hubs heavily corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 72,721 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocker casings corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 72,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 72,400 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocker casings corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2022 72,399 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocker casings

Pass 11 Nov 2021 72,009 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 71,668 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 71,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 71,095 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 70,518 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 69,888 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 68,996 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 68,068 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 66,347 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 64,004 miles

Front and rear brake discs and pads approx 50 - 60% worn

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

Small stone chips on windscreen

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 10 May 2012 60,786 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 60,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak from fuel pump area.

Pass 25 May 2011 58,561 miles

front brake discs worn.

multiple minor stone chips to windscreen.

Fail 25 May 2011 58,561 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs worn.

front tyres wearing on the inside treads.

multiple minor stone chips to windscreen.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,160 miles

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)

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 AYB is a 2007 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FG07 AYB, 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 AYB registered?

FG07 AYB is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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The MOT history for FG07 AYB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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