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EJ57 AXP

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,171 mi
Last recorded98,171 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 AXP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2025 98,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 93,962 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 93,962 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 87,932 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 83,118 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 78,107 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 72,499 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 68,135 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 63,284 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 57,904 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 53,629 miles

Advise all three tyres perishing

Fail 27 May 2016 53,612 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall perished (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel pedal (3.1.6b)

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

Advise all three tyres perishing

Pass 27 May 2015 46,631 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 39,754 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 38,269 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,432 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 30,000 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 30,000 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 24,982 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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EJ57 AXP is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EJ57 AXP, 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 EJ57 AXP registered?

EJ57 AXP is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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