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AJ57 TWY

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,517 mi
Last recorded108,517 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 108,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 108,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 99,226 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 93,939 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 93,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 90,082 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 90,082 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 87,449 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 87,385 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 83,785 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 80,807 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 67,386 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 67,386 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,826 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 65,580 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 62,897 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 62,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 60,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 51,274 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 51,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 42,311 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,342 miles

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

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 TWY 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 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ57 TWY registered?

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

Is AJ57 TWY safe to buy?

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