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FN07 HWT

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,829 mi
Last recorded157,829 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN07 HWT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2024 157,829 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2023 155,517 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 152,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2021 149,460 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine mil light on

nearside/offside front brake pipes showing surface corrosion

parking brake performance just met at 16%

some separation in nearside/offside front wishbone front mounting bushes

surface corrosion in most suspension components

Fail 11 May 2021 149,460 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine mil light on

nearside/offside front brake pipes showing surface corrosion

parking brake performance just met at 16%

some separation in nearside/offside front wishbone front mounting bushes

surface corrosion in most suspension components

Pass 21 May 2020 147,196 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 147,192 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 144,540 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 144,540 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 141,063 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 141,063 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 137,983 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,342 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 76,158 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 69,478 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 69,478 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 63,305 miles

all 4 tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,913 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,407 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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FN07 HWT is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FN07 HWT, 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 FN07 HWT registered?

FN07 HWT is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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