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EA07 EGC

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,215 mi
Last recorded154,215 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 EGC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 154,215 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges 205/60r16

Fail 23 Jan 2020 154,026 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 138,475 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded

Unable to inspect any rear seats or seatbelts as car is full and boot seats folded away

Fail 24 Jan 2019 138,475 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded

Unable to inspect any rear seats or seatbelts as car is full and boot seats folded away

Pass 29 Jan 2018 123,116 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 123,116 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 113,916 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,737 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear seat belts unable to be tested

Fail 14 Mar 2016 97,737 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear seat belts unable to be tested

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 88,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 19 Mar 2014 76,998 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,353 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,470 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 52,470 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seat belts not tested as seats in a lowerd position

Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,561 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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EA07 EGC is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EA07 EGC, 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 EA07 EGC registered?

EA07 EGC is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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