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EJ07 SRO

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,147 mi
Last recorded100,147 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 100,147 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 100,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 94,499 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 94,498 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 92,003 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 85,888 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2018 85,887 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2017 77,978 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 77,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge close to exposing cords

Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,049 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General corrosion to underside components

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges

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

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,735 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 62,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,977 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 30 Apr 2014 53,977 miles

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

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

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 25 Apr 2013 45,357 miles

nearside wiper starting to split

Fail 19 Apr 2013 45,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside wiper starting to split

Fail 19 Apr 2012 38,372 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,372 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,877 miles

rear seat belts not tested as seats in lowerd position

Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,815 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)

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

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 SRO 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 60%.

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 SRO, 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 SRO registered?

EJ07 SRO is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is EJ07 SRO safe to buy?

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