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AJ07 SVW

2007 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,345 mi
Last recorded168,345 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 SVW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 168,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 162,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

all brakes only just met requirements

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2021 155,655 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

screen cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2020 143,991 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 135,918 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 121,087 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 112,756 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 101,861 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 97,724 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Rear seat belts not checked as seats not up(boot).

Fail 9 Jun 2015 97,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres perished.

Both rear tyres worn low on inner egde.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear seat belts not checked as seats not up(boot).

Pass 3 Jun 2014 92,796 miles

n/s/f outer constant velocity joint corroding

Fail 27 May 2014 92,794 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f outer constant velocity joint corroding

Pass 14 May 2013 83,765 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 70,350 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 70,350 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 60,383 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 45,524 miles

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

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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AJ07 SVW is a 2007 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AJ07 SVW, 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 AJ07 SVW registered?

AJ07 SVW is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 16 June 2007.

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