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AJ57 SVF

2007 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,392 mi
Last recorded63,392 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 SVF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 63,392 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 61,819 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front subframe slightly rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 21 Dec 2023 57,707 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 53,552 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged boot (7.1.2 (b) (i))

general age related underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2023 53,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged boot (7.1.2 (b) (i))

brake fluid low

general age related underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2022 47,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 47,485 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 42,400 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 41,849 miles

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

hand brake

Pass 14 Dec 2018 40,585 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 38,965 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 36,005 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 32,660 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 30,006 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 26,976 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 23,046 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)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 19,672 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 19,672 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 15,015 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 SVF is a 2007 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SVF, 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 SVF registered?

AJ57 SVF is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 December 2007.

Is AJ57 SVF safe to buy?

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