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AF07 PJX

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,073 mi
Last recorded198,073 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 PJX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2020 198,073 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine covering most componts (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

no eml light

oil level low

Pass 2 Oct 2018 188,357 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre is perished and poor condition peeling all around tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock is really weak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner tyre has wear on the edge soon to reach ply cords 205 65 16

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock is really weak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 187,797 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre is perished and poor condition peeling all around tyre

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has excessive wear on the inner edge soon to reach ply cords

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock is really weak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner tyre has wear on the edge soon to reach ply cords 205 65 16

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock is really weak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 168,016 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 150,822 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 133,062 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip in front screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 117,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

driver seat belt fluffing

Fail 12 Sep 2014 117,185 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

driver seat belt fluffing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 100,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 63,635 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,614 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,089 miles

rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges.

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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AF07 PJX is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF07 PJX, 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 AF07 PJX registered?

AF07 PJX is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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