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FV57 EWM

2007 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,210 mi
Last recorded119,210 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 EWM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 119,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive on side of engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 119,210 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive on side of engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 113,378 miles

front no plate faded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 110,620 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2017 110,560 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2016 104,898 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn off on outer edge advise geo check

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

Rear seat belts not checked seats flat

Pass 14 Dec 2015 100,562 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 100,562 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 94,651 miles

both front suspension arm bushes

slight leak from rack

Fail 11 Nov 2014 94,420 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 88,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2013 88,617 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 82,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Nov 2012 82,853 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2011 76,531 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 68,128 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 68,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 65,102 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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FV57 EWM is a 2007 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FV57 EWM, 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 FV57 EWM registered?

FV57 EWM is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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