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KN57 LRE

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,646 mi
Last recorded118,646 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 LRE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 118,646 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 12 Jan 2021 111,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 13 Jan 2020 101,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush is perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush is perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 88,567 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

Pass 13 Jan 2018 76,528 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,571 miles

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

front and rear pads getting low

Fail 11 Jan 2017 65,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit /worn on the inner edges / (4.1.E.1)

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 13 Jan 2016 55,298 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 54,454 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

kids seats

Fail 5 Oct 2015 54,454 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine cover fitted

kids seats

Pass 9 Oct 2014 49,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 49,196 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 43,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Oct 2013 43,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,176 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 36,176 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,555 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 22,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 22,019 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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KN57 LRE is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KN57 LRE, 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 KN57 LRE registered?

KN57 LRE is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 October 2007.

Is KN57 LRE safe to buy?

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