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FV07 SDU

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,777 mi
Last recorded124,777 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 SDU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 124,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 124,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 115,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 115,656 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 99,746 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 99,467 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 86,258 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 86,258 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 83,622 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 83,622 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 80,022 miles

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

offside rear anti roll bar drop link has slight play in a ball joint

Fail 29 Aug 2017 80,022 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre is wearing inner edges

offside rear anti roll bar drop link has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 5 Sep 2016 76,398 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres are wearing heavy inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2015 72,930 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 67,317 miles

only 4 seats in use at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,890 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,178 miles

only 4 seats in use at time of test

Fail 22 Aug 2012 59,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

only 4 seats in use at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,922 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 54,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 5,045 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,595 miles

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

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

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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FV07 SDU is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FV07 SDU, 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 FV07 SDU registered?

FV07 SDU is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 August 2007.

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