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AJ07 YYF

2007 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,560 mi
Last recorded116,560 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 116,560 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 116,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of off side sill panel and inner wheel arch lower corner area rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 113,580 miles

rear of off side sill area rusting

Fail 24 Jun 2025 113,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear of off side sill area rusting

Pass 25 Jun 2024 109,510 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front tyre inner and outer shoulders wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre inner edge bald and getting close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp lenses deteriorating causing beam patterns to deteriorate

parking brake just adequate

rear of off side sill panel area rusting

Pass 14 Jun 2023 103,420 miles

rear of off side sill panel area rusting

Pass 20 Jun 2022 99,920 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 99,920 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 96,659 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 92,723 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 88,506 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 81,131 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 73,261 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 73,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2016 65,417 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 56,722 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 45,586 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 35,956 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,114 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,221 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,055 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 20,891 miles

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 YYF is a 2007 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YYF, 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 YYF registered?

AJ07 YYF is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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