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FP07 KBX

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,895 mi
Last recorded89,895 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 KBX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 89,895 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 89,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 79,966 miles

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

Long parking brake travel

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

Small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Oct 2016 79,965 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 H (4.1.E.1)

* Very heavy wear on both front tyre edges and only just legal *

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

Long parking brake travel

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

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2015 68,657 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 65,130 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

foot operated handbrake anti slip missing

long brake pedal travel

slight smearing to windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 7 Apr 2014 53,528 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 28 May 2013 44,897 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 44,717 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,499 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2011 29,497 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2010 23,038 miles

wear to offside front tyre inner edge

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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FP07 KBX is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc 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 FP07 KBX, 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 FP07 KBX registered?

FP07 KBX is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 April 2007.

Is FP07 KBX safe to buy?

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