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EJ07 SOU

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,037 mi
Last recorded119,037 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 SOU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 119,037 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 119,005 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 119,005 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 118,290 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 115,937 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 115,937 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 111,030 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 108,015 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 108,015 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 103,664 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 95,354 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 95,332 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 93,652 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 93,652 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 93,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2012 83,840 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,435 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 77,435 miles

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

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 12 Apr 2011 64,036 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,945 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 SOU is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ07 SOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ07 SOU registered?

EJ07 SOU is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 16 April 2007.

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