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AJ57 SUX

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,202 mi
Last recorded112,202 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 112,202 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 112,200 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 106,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise attention now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 100,680 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion on all prescribed area, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 94,434 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 94,433 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 89,016 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2021 89,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 82,187 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames, suspension and brake components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 82,109 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames, suspension and brake components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 75,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has low reserve travel

Pass 3 Oct 2017 67,316 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 60,043 miles

Offside Front inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,486 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 45,397 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 45,397 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 38,323 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2012 31,841 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,403 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 23,403 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 19,524 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 SUX is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SUX, 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 SUX registered?

AJ57 SUX is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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