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GF07 HCY

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,714 mi
Last recorded119,714 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 HCY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 119,714 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 110,224 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 110,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 103,892 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 103,892 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 87,456 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 87,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,752 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 77,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,195 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,113 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2012 57,048 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,469 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 45,396 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,970 miles

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

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 HCY is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GF07 HCY, 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

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What year was GF07 HCY registered?

GF07 HCY is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 May 2007.

Is GF07 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF07 HCY shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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