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EA07 EGU

2007 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,769 mi
Last recorded136,769 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 EGU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 136,769 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 136,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 124,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 123,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 111,450 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 96,677 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 96,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hand brake has no reserve travel

Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not fixable ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 89,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not fixable ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 80,596 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking between the tread

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking between the tread

Pass 25 Jan 2016 71,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 71,246 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 67,148 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,135 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,183 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,941 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,845 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 EGU is a 2007 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EA07 EGU, 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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EA07 EGU is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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