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AJ57 SVP

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,251 mi
Last recorded123,251 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 SVP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 123,251 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 121,582 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across N/S TO O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 121,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across N/S TO O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 117,339 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 107,520 miles

Front 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)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 107,520 miles

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

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

Front 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 92,961 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges of tyres

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,300 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 79,300 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 65,583 miles

handbrake travel

uneven wear on all tyres near side front only just legal 1.6mm

Fail 9 Oct 2013 49,973 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,973 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,630 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 26,155 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 19,189 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 SVP is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SVP, 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 SVP registered?

AJ57 SVP is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is AJ57 SVP safe to buy?

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