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AT57 EFJ

2007 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,806 mi
Last recorded143,806 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 EFJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 143,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 143,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 135,390 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 135,390 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 130,120 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 130,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 123,288 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 123,287 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 113,018 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 100,384 miles

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

Rear brake pads look low on inner

Rear tyres wearing on inner treads

Pass 4 Nov 2015 90,141 miles

Under floor brake pipes covered up unable to fully inspect

Pass 7 Nov 2014 79,452 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,356 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 57,824 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,276 miles

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

play in near side rear anty roll bar drop link

Pass 9 Nov 2010 35,292 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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AT57 EFJ is a 2007 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AT57 EFJ, 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 AT57 EFJ registered?

AT57 EFJ is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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