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FP07 VZA

2007 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,917 mi
Last recorded104,917 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 VZA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 104,917 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 104,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 91,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 51,379 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,113 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 44,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,863 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 38,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 36,577 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 31,837 miles

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

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

advise front wipers starting to smear

Pass 16 May 2012 26,468 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 21,433 miles

advise nearside front tyre on 3mm

advise rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 May 2010 16,590 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 VZA is a 2007 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FP07 VZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP07 VZA registered?

FP07 VZA is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 May 2007.

Is FP07 VZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP07 VZA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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