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EJ07 SRZ

2007 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

131,046 mi
Last recorded131,046 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 SRZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 131,046 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 126,540 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 126,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 119,383 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 119,383 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 111,195 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 103,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 103,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 98,186 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 98,186 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 89,438 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

slight power steering fluid leak on nearside of steering rack

Fail 6 Aug 2019 89,319 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

slight power steering fluid leak on nearside of steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2018 77,850 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,230 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 68,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,175 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,702 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 62,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,320 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,705 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,786 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,610 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 39,609 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre worn block patten

rear wiper blade cut

Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,712 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 35,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 29,893 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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EJ07 SRZ is a 2007 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SRZ, 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 SRZ registered?

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

Is EJ07 SRZ safe to buy?

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