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FH07 LVV

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,869 mi
Last recorded103,869 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 LVV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 103,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 103,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 96,940 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 90,406 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 90,404 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 86,373 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 86,373 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 79,977 miles

Offside Front tyre tread bald on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2017 79,977 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split from bonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre tread bald on inner edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 73,279 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 71,407 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2016 71,407 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr door and 1/4 and osf wing damaged

osf wish bone front bush splitting from bonding

rear seats folded down

Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on the iner edge

n/s/r tyre cracking in the tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on the iner edge

oil leak from gear box seal

Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,659 miles

all pads very low

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge due to deflation, is deflated and almost down to steel cords

play o/s/r antiroll bar link

Fail 14 Jun 2012 37,901 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both o/s tyres worn on edges.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,901 miles

both o/s tyres worn on edges.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,641 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 21,762 miles

front & rear brake disks worn

slight fluid leaks both rack gators

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 LVV is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LVV, 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 LVV registered?

FH07 LVV is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is FH07 LVV safe to buy?

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