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GF07 LWR

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2019
Pass 14 May 2018 111,756 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

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Pass 11 May 2017 106,038 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

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Pass 11 Mar 2016 100,839 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 91,331 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 91,331 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,286 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,926 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 63,110 miles

Front tyres excessive wear to inner edges

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 63,110 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres excessive wear to inner edges

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,578 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,422 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 LWR is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LWR, 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 LWR registered?

GF07 LWR is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 April 2007.

Is GF07 LWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF07 LWR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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