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GF07 HCU

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,919 mi
Last recorded82,919 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 HCU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 82,919 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 82,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 80,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on tread/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 80,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on tread/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,514 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 75,512 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,824 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,120 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 65,120 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 62,301 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 23 Apr 2014 54,726 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 49,839 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 42,687 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,390 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 26,825 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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GF07 HCU is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF07 HCU, 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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GF07 HCU is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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