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FL57 MHU

2007 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,273 mi
Last recorded98,273 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 MHU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 98,273 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 93,153 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 93,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 84,470 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on outside shoulders

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 78,236 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 78,233 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,461 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 72,363 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 64,801 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 63,427 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 7 Jan 2015 63,397 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jan 2014 60,704 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 57,561 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 54,076 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 54,076 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 46,760 miles

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

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

rear seat belts not checked fully seats down & dog gaurd fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,250 miles

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

steering rack damp

Fail 24 Aug 2010 33,250 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake fluid low

steering rack damp

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

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

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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FL57 MHU 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 66.7%.

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 FL57 MHU, 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 FL57 MHU registered?

FL57 MHU is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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