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FG07 TKD

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,681 mi
Last recorded161,681 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 161,681 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 20 Jul 2020 161,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2019 146,393 miles

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

clutch pedal pad missing

Fail 24 Jun 2019 146,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

clutch pedal pad missing

Pass 26 Jun 2018 129,918 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 129,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 114,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (7.1.2)

Rear seats not fitted.

Slight play n/s track control arm.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 114,396 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s N/s (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s N/s. (3.5.1g)

Rear seats not fitted.

Slight play n/s track control arm.

wiper blade spilt.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 98,434 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 98,434 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,879 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)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 69,381 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 69,381 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,391 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,538 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 30,514 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,177 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 25,175 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 20,314 miles

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

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)

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

rear wiper blade split

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 TKD is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TKD, 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 TKD registered?

FG07 TKD is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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