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FH57 UXM

2007 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,564 mi
Last recorded134,564 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 UXM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 134,564 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 134,537 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 120,785 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 120,785 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 28 Nov 2016 106,672 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 105,635 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 94,531 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 94,531 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 81,742 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 69,530 miles

advise front wipers juddering

Pass 4 Dec 2012 59,473 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 48,559 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front brake pads getting low

advise oil leak under vehicle

advise rear brake pads getting low

strong advise nearside rear tyre badly out of shape

Pass 6 Dec 2011 48,559 miles

advise front brake pads getting low

advise oil leak under vehicle

advise rear brake pads getting low

strong advise nearside rear tyre badly out of shape

Pass 19 Nov 2010 34,287 miles

Oil leak

Rear wiper 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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FH57 UXM is a 2007 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FH57 UXM, 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 UXM registered?

FH57 UXM is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is FH57 UXM safe to buy?

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