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FL07 CRF

2007 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,410 mi
Last recorded173,410 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 CRF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 173,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 161,947 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2018 161,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2017 151,186 miles

3rd row rear seat belts untested.

EML Light illuminated.

Fuel tank damp.

N/S/F Tyre in poor condition wearing to outer edge.

Pipe broken off DPF.

Fail 16 May 2017 151,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

3rd row rear seat belts untested.

EML Light illuminated.

Fuel tank damp.

N/S/F Tyre in poor condition wearing to outer edge.

Pipe broken off DPF.

Pass 13 May 2016 138,325 miles

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

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

front exhaust mount broken

wipers smearing screen

Fail 13 May 2016 138,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front exhaust mount broken

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

wipers smearing screen

Pass 19 May 2015 123,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 123,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre very close to limit requires attention

o/s/f tyre getting close to limit

Pass 21 Jun 2014 110,560 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 109,956 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 95,080 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 95,080 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge requires attention

rear tyres poor

wear in o/s/f link arm

wear in o/s/r link arm

Pass 3 Jan 2012 81,791 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 81,791 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 66,894 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 66,894 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,913 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight wear on inner edge of o/s/front tyre

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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FL07 CRF is a 2007 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FL07 CRF, 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 FL07 CRF registered?

FL07 CRF is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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