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FV56 FDA

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,117 mi
Last recorded102,117 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 FDA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 102,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Fail 24 Feb 2021 102,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 6 Mar 2020 98,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge 205/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine management light on

parking brake effort low 17%

Pass 6 Mar 2019 94,972 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge 205/60/15

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2018 91,242 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 91,240 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 91,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60x15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,472 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tearing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner tyre worn smooth on shoulder of tread SIZE: 205/60R15V

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tearing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tearing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear corroded but no sharp edges exposed at time of test

Oil leak advise full clean & re-check for source ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 89,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tearing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner tyre worn smooth on shoulder of tread SIZE: 205/60R15V

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tearing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tearing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear corroded but no sharp edges exposed at time of test

Oil leak advise full clean & re-check for source ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 84,789 miles

Lower oil leak - advise clean engine & re-check

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,541 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 79,541 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,168 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 73,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 70,966 miles

Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to osf wing

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Jul 2013 70,966 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to osf wing

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front pads appear low

tracking out

Fail 18 Jul 2012 52,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

front pads appear low

tracking out

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,501 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers.

fuel cap stiff to open.

n/s/f and o/s/r shock heavily dampness, just past time of test.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 8,034 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 7,706 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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FV56 FDA is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FV56 FDA, 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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FV56 FDA is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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