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FH07 EXF

2007 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,031 mi
Last recorded124,031 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 EXF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 124,031 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 120,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 120,682 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 113,343 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 109,030 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 109,029 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 106,049 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 106,049 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 99,481 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2017 99,481 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 93,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 13 Jan 2016 93,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 16 Jan 2015 86,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R wheel sticking slightly.

Unable to check rear seat belts, seats are folded down.

Fail 16 Jan 2015 86,256 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R wheel sticking slightly.

Unable to check rear seat belts, seats are folded down.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 78,951 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 78,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

low effort recorded on offside park brake

offside rear wheel/brake sticking slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2013 62,438 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 52,683 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 47,256 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 28 May 2010 41,036 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 May 2010 41,036 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FH07 EXF is a 2007 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FH07 EXF, 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 FH07 EXF registered?

FH07 EXF is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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