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FH07 YTB

2007 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,815 mi
Last recorded90,815 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 YTB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 90,815 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 90,673 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 81,477 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3 rear ()

Fail 19 Aug 2021 81,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3 rear ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 74,555 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))

handbrake long travel

Fail 24 Aug 2020 74,555 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake long travel

Pass 23 Aug 2019 62,974 miles

handbrake long travel

Pass 19 Sep 2018 58,885 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Fail 14 Sep 2018 58,885 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,916 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 50,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced very dim (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 43,607 miles

Nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate- - Borderline

Pass 7 May 2015 40,837 miles

both rear tyres getting low and cracking

nearside front tyre has a cut (outer wall)

offside front tyre worn and wearing on edges

rear wiper smearing

Pass 1 May 2014 37,364 miles

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

all wipers smearing

both rear tyres cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2013 34,027 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 34,027 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 30,188 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 26,981 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,245 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 23,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YTB is a 2007 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YTB, 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 YTB registered?

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

Is FH07 YTB safe to buy?

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