2007 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · LB07 XSA
2007 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 99,372 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB07 XSA Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/02/2022
- 99,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB07 XSA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Kia Carens (LB07 XSA) between July 2010 and February 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
LB07 XSA Mileage History
- 19/07/201014,437 mi
- 20/07/201014,450 mi+13 mi
- 18/02/201116,458 mi+2,008 mi
- 13/02/201223,816 mi+7,358 mi
- 13/02/201331,975 mi+8,159 mi
- 14/02/201331,975 mi
- 12/02/201437,482 mi+5,507 mi
- 10/02/201542,810 mi+5,328 mi
- 28/01/201651,117 mi+8,307 mi
- 28/01/201651,117 mi
- 01/02/201760,524 mi+9,407 mi
- 02/02/201760,524 mi
- 06/02/201870,234 mi+9,710 mi
- 12/02/201870,234 mi
- 31/01/201979,110 mi+8,876 mi
- 31/01/201979,110 mi
- 05/02/202089,377 mi+10,267 mi
- 05/02/202089,377 mi
- 02/02/202193,840 mi+4,463 mi
- 02/02/202193,840 mi
- 07/02/202299,372 mi+5,532 mi
Average of roughly 7,350 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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