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EK57 MXJ

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,004 mi
Last recorded162,004 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 MXJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 162,004 miles

parking brake needs minor adjustment

Nearside Front slight play in hub assembly/lower ball joing

Offside Front slight play in hub assembly/lower ball joing

Pass 29 Jan 2024 156,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front and offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2023 149,491 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 143,401 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 139,621 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 134,544 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 133,228 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 131,841 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 130,411 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 130,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 115,616 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 115,615 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 97,905 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 Aug 2013 81,032 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Jul 2013 80,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Jul 2011 40,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 40,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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EK57 MXJ is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK57 MXJ, 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 EK57 MXJ registered?

EK57 MXJ is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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