2007 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · FP07 KAO
2007 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 171,770 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP07 KAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 171,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP07 KAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Kia Carens (FP07 KAO) between September 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FP07 KAO Mileage History
- 04/09/2023153,128 mi
- 07/09/2023153,128 mi
- 25/10/2024163,307 mi+10,179 mi
- 23/04/2026171,770 mi+8,463 mi
- 23/04/2026171,770 mi
Average of roughly 7,079 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Carens
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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