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EJ57 AXT

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,216 mi
Last recorded98,216 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 98,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 98,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Seat belt buckle missing centre rear (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 89,620 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 89,620 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 78,624 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,854 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 70,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 68,003 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 68,003 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 56,825 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 56,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four brake discs lightly corroded due to inactivity.

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 56,162 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 49,435 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 41,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,834 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 27,106 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 AXT is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJ57 AXT, 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 AXT registered?

EJ57 AXT is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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