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AJ56 ZFS

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

246,551 mi
Last recorded246,551 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 ZFS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 246,551 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 246,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear delaminated (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 229,120 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front mirror missing

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2018 228,788 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front mirror missing

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2017 206,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

both rear D bushes

Fail 18 May 2017 206,727 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

both rear D bushes

Pass 20 May 2016 176,797 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 176,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 142,598 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 May 2015 142,142 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2014 107,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 15 May 2014 107,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Jan 2014 101,060 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 101,060 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 87,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,493 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside screen washers not hitting screen

offside headlamp slightly dim

windsreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2011 60,116 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 40,389 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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AJ56 ZFS is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ56 ZFS, 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 AJ56 ZFS registered?

AJ56 ZFS is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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