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EJ57 GRK

2007 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,712 mi
Last recorded117,712 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 GRK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 117,712 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 117,712 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 117,711 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 112,507 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside * Front bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside + Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Slight play in wheel

Fail 21 Jul 2022 112,381 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake lever / advice adjustment (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside + Offside Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside * Front bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside + Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Slight play in wheel

Pass 28 Jul 2021 106,656 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 106,656 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 99,995 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 91,190 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,290 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 82,196 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,851 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 73,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,674 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 69,594 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,603 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 48,414 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,488 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 28,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 13,076 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 GRK is a 2007 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GRK, 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

How do I check the history of EJ57 GRK?

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What year was EJ57 GRK registered?

EJ57 GRK is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 October 2007.

Is EJ57 GRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ57 GRK shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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