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FY57 FCG

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,727 mi
Last recorded99,727 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 FCG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,727 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play bushes (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play rear bushes (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 99,727 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play bushes (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play rear bushes (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 90,455 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 80,291 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2013 80,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,942 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,756 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 46,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,731 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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FY57 FCG is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FY57 FCG, 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 FY57 FCG registered?

FY57 FCG is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is FY57 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 FCG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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