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FL07 HVC

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,983 mi
Last recorded204,983 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 HVC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 204,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 199,181 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 199,169 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2019 192,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread & perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 186,071 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 185,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 179,178 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 3 x chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 171,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 164,928 miles

N/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

O/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2013 157,283 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 149,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 149,984 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 140,169 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 126,501 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 94,307 miles

nearside rear trailing arm front bush showing signs of slight wear

offside rear trailing arm front bush showing signs of slight wear

stone chip to windscreen outside zone A not exceeding 40 mm

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 HVC is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL07 HVC, 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 HVC registered?

FL07 HVC is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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