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FG07 AYE

2007 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,450 mi
Last recorded153,450 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 AYE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 153,450 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 139,525 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 127,550 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 127,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 116,689 miles

brake pipe covers

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Nov 2016 116,688 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pipe covers

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Nov 2015 112,354 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 112,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,616 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

light corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 19 Mar 2014 86,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

light corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,229 miles

all brake discs corroded and worn

bonnet stay clip missing

both rear tyres have uneven wear to inner edges

light corrosion to exhaust system

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm on outer edge

offside front alloy wheel locking nut damaged(nut secure)

slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

slight play in offside front suspension arm ,front bush

underbody dirty(mud)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 67,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

all brake discs corroded and worn

bonnet stay clip missing

both offside tyre pressures low

both rear tyres have uneven wear to inner edges

light corrosion to exhaust system

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm on outer edge

offside front alloy wheel locking nut damaged(nut secure)

slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

slight play in offside front suspension arm ,front bush

underbody dirty(mud)

upper power steering hose insecure(bolt missing)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 63,561 miles

Bonet stay unable to be stowed away. Recommend Attention.

Engine management light on. Recommend Attention.

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

O/S/F Locking wheel nut damaged. Recommend Attention.

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

Oil leak from engine area.

Unable to fully check offside rear seatbelt. Due to seat folded away.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 63,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonet stay unable to be stowed away. Recommend Attention.

Engine management light on. Recommend Attention.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F Locking wheel nut damaged. Recommend Attention.

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

Oil leak from engine area.

Power steering pipe (in engine bay) insecure. Recommend attention.

Unable to fully check offside rear seatbelt. Due to seat folded away.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 47,409 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,409 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,497 miles

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

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 AYE is a 2007 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AYE, 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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FG07 AYE is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 April 2007.

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