2007 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · LC07 VZS
2007 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 77,275 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LC07 VZS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2024
- 77,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LC07 VZS Mileage History
- 01/09/202274,253 mi
- 19/06/202377,002 mi+2,749 mi
- 21/06/202377,004 mi+2 mi
- 11/06/202477,272 mi+268 mi
- 14/06/202477,275 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,693 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LC07 VZS 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 (LC07 VZS) between September 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2024 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 (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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