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EJ07 HLN

2007 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,348 mi
Last recorded126,348 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 HLN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 126,348 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 126,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 116,456 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 116,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides ( suspension components corroded also) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 99,781 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 99,585 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 85,700 miles

Nearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker.. zone B ()

Fail 9 Sep 2019 85,642 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.53 mot fail 0.61 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker.. zone B ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 74,617 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 74,359 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,465 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 72,416 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 66,779 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 577,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 577,723 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,538 miles

Offside rear tyre has a cut in but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 13 Aug 2012 42,550 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 33,452 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,427 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 32,247 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 32,025 miles

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

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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EJ07 HLN is a 2007 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ07 HLN, 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 EJ07 HLN registered?

EJ07 HLN is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is EJ07 HLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ07 HLN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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