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AJ57 CKP

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,991 mi
Last recorded107,991 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 CKP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 107,991 miles

chip in front windscreen

Fail 1 Feb 2021 107,914 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

chip in front windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2020 100,025 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Noise emanating from top mount area, suspect worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 99,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 98,577 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 98,577 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 90,321 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn on inside of tyres

Fail 17 Jun 2017 90,321 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn on inside of tyres

Pass 2 Jul 2016 80,160 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 74,268 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,148 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 49,610 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 39,892 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 39,892 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 32,102 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 32,102 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 25,381 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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AJ57 CKP is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AJ57 CKP, 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 AJ57 CKP registered?

AJ57 CKP is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is AJ57 CKP safe to buy?

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