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AJ57 FDG

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,605 mi
Last recorded109,605 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 109,605 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

both side rear tyres inner worn

Pass 29 Aug 2019 103,896 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 99,734 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 99,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 99,654 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 96,122 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 90,507 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Fail 27 Aug 2016 90,504 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 82,939 miles

Bonnet release cable sticky.

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

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

Rear discs light corrosion.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 68,761 miles

Front droplinks slight play

Front lower arm bushes starting too separate

Fail 9 Jan 2014 68,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear tyres very low inner edges, slightly out of shape and starting too crack

Front droplinks slight play

Front lower arm bushes starting too separate

Front pad`s 5mm

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Discs discoloured

Rear Pad`s low

Service brake pedal has alot of travel

Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,529 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 42,379 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,820 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 FDG is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ57 FDG, 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 FDG registered?

AJ57 FDG is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is AJ57 FDG safe to buy?

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