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FP57 AUU

2007 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,792 mi
Last recorded133,792 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP57 AUU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 133,792 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

long brake pedal travel

Fail 30 Oct 2015 133,792 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

long brake pedal travel

Fail 3 Nov 2014 117,600 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyreclose to limit esp nsf

Pass 3 Nov 2014 117,600 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyreclose to limit esp nsf

Pass 16 Oct 2013 101,409 miles

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

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

dampness around ns steering rack boot

Fail 16 Oct 2013 101,409 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

dampness around ns steering rack boot

Pass 27 Oct 2012 87,557 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 76,309 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 76,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,099 miles

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

front tyres are wearing on edges,offside rear tyre is close to limit on inner edge,tyre pressures were low--will cause premature tyre wear

parking brake travel is close to being unacceptable

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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FP57 AUU is a 2007 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP57 AUU, 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 FP57 AUU registered?

FP57 AUU is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 October 2007.

Is FP57 AUU safe to buy?

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