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FG07 AYK

2007 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,756 mi
Last recorded104,756 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 104,756 miles

Clutch pedal anti-sleep wearing smooth

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL both sides (left and right) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake pedal wearing smooth

Rear ALL suspension components corroded on both sides (left and right)

Fail 30 Jul 2024 104,756 miles

Clutch pedal anti-sleep wearing smooth

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL both sides (left and right) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake pedal wearing smooth

Rear ALL suspension components corroded on both sides (left and right)

Pass 31 Jul 2023 98,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (left and right) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear ALL suspension components corroded on both sides (left and right)

Pass 11 Jul 2022 93,368 miles

Rear ALL suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2022 93,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator ALL both sides (left and right) (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL both sides (left and right)! Recommended to change! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear ALL suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2021 88,180 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 88,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 81,732 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 77,197 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 77,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 70,514 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 64,468 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges o/s close to ply

engine management light on

Fail 3 Apr 2017 64,374 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges o/s close to ply

engine management light on

Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,144 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 55,119 miles

front brake application uneven O/s slow (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 48,068 miles

both park brake efforts slighly low

engine management light on

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,233 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 39,146 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML light on ,on dash

Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,156 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 32,052 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,424 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 17,657 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 11,786 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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FG07 AYK is a 2007 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FG07 AYK, 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 AYK registered?

FG07 AYK is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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