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FH57 HTJ

2007 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,238 mi
Last recorded106,238 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 HTJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 106,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 89,136 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 83,565 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 76,405 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 70,353 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 70,353 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 68,225 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 66,054 miles

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

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

slight travel on parking brake

Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,718 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 61,718 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 55,777 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 50,281 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 50,281 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 46,559 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 46,559 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,579 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 38,102 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 30,745 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 30,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 19,195 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2010 15,764 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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FH57 HTJ 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 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH57 HTJ, 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 FH57 HTJ registered?

FH57 HTJ is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 4 December 2007.

Is FH57 HTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 HTJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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