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KY57 WUB

2007 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,370 mi
Last recorded99,370 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 WUB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 99,370 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 99,283 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 87,588 miles

both front tyres bold on edges

engine oil level very high

Fail 21 Nov 2019 87,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres bold on edges

engine oil level very high

Pass 23 Nov 2018 81,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust shield has detached from vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2018 81,121 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust shield has detached from vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,700 miles

check engine lamp flashing at time of test

Fail 13 Oct 2017 68,700 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear has bold spot

check engine lamp flashing at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,590 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,179 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 42,179 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,091 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 30,091 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 24,816 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 24,816 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,463 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 16,494 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 11,559 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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KY57 WUB is a 2007 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KY57 WUB, 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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What year was KY57 WUB registered?

KY57 WUB is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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