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EK07 EEY

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,829 mi
Last recorded120,829 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 EEY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 120,829 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 113,602 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 110,172 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 106,791 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 106,791 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 104,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 98,130 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 91,530 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 91,530 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,211 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 86,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,410 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

front tyres are bald on inner edges

nsr tyre worn on edges

osr tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,501 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,952 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,926 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 25,940 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front 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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EK07 EEY is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK07 EEY, 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 EK07 EEY registered?

EK07 EEY is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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