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FP07 RCZ

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,626 mi
Last recorded71,626 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 RCZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 71,626 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 71,471 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 62,276 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 62,101 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 62,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 61,485 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 60,445 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge and worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking and bald on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2018 60,445 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge and worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking and bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2017 58,925 miles

all four tires are perished and cracking

engine hp fuel pump damp

nsf lower suspension arm bush deteriorated

power steering pump damp

Fail 26 Apr 2017 58,925 miles

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

all four tires are perished and cracking

engine hp fuel pump damp

nsf lower suspension arm bush deteriorated

power steering pump damp

Pass 19 Apr 2016 57,028 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,379 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 52,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,762 miles

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

nsr tyre is worn on the sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,862 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

n/s/r tyre scrubbed on the sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,211 miles

Unable to fully chech rear adult belts due to rear seats folded away.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 26,535 miles

front brake pads worn low recommend attention.rear brake pads worn low recommend attention.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 26,535 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads worn low recommend attention.rear brake pads worn low recommend attention.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,476 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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FP07 RCZ 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 FP07 RCZ, 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 RCZ registered?

FP07 RCZ is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 May 2007.

Is FP07 RCZ safe to buy?

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