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DS57 AET

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,420 mi
Last recorded113,420 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 AET
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 113,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 106,821 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 106,819 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 97,144 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 97,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 89,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 74,913 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 74,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 65,338 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 59,377 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 52,116 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 46,034 miles

front tyers worn on inside

rear pads low

Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,459 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 31,110 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,208 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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DS57 AET 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 80%.

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 AET, 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 DS57 AET registered?

DS57 AET is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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