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EF07 GFU

2007 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

101,165 mi
Last recorded101,165 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 GFU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 101,165 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 88,104 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 77,263 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 65,778 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 53,936 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 45,356 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 38,597 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 34,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 28,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 24,237 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 19,531 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jun 2013 15,975 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,081 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 14,081 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 11,015 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 9,107 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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EF07 GFU is a 2007 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 EF07 GFU, 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 EF07 GFU registered?

EF07 GFU is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 May 2007.

Is EF07 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF07 GFU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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