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FY57 YMK

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,486 mi
Last recorded114,486 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 YMK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 114,486 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 114,468 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 101,674 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 92,253 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 88,233 miles

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

engine sump corroded and starting to leak oil

foot pedal parking brake travell nearly to the limit

o/s/rear brake bindeing slightly

Fail 28 Feb 2014 88,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine sump corroded and starting to leak oil

foot pedal parking brake travell nearly to the limit

o/s/rear brake bindeing slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2012 72,831 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 59,877 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,531 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)

knocking from rear but no play in bushes

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 YMK is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YMK, 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

How do I check the history of FY57 YMK?

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What year was FY57 YMK registered?

FY57 YMK is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 November 2007.

Is FY57 YMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 YMK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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