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DS57 AEN

2007 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,752 mi
Last recorded57,752 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 AEN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 57,752 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 48,647 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 42,732 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 42,731 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 40,394 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 39,257 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 37,000 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 37,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 35,226 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 32,001 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 29,352 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 27,795 miles

n/s/f & o/s/r & o/s/r Tyres Worn inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 25,061 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 22,261 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 20,006 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 17,631 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 14,701 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 11,935 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 11,934 miles

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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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DS57 AEN is a 2007 Kia Carens in Red 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 DS57 AEN, 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

How do I check the history of DS57 AEN?

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What year was DS57 AEN registered?

DS57 AEN is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 November 2007.

Is DS57 AEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 AEN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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