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DS07 EKE

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,423 mi
Last recorded129,423 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS07 EKE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2024 129,423 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 119,987 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 119,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 110,598 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022

Brake performance not tested fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 102,350 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 97,279 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 88,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 80,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rubber bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber wishbone bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 80,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rubber bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber wishbone bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 72,979 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 66,215 miles

Nearside Front brake starting to bind

Offside Rear brake starting to bind

Fail 23 Jun 2016 66,215 miles

Nearside Front brake starting to bind

Offside Rear brake starting to bind

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 577,738 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,924 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 41,354 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 32,446 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2011 26,912 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 23,169 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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DS07 EKE is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DS07 EKE, 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 DS07 EKE registered?

DS07 EKE is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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