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EK57 UKS

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,020 mi
Last recorded88,020 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 88,020 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 88,020 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 86,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Sep 2024 86,856 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Aug 2023 85,497 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 82,510 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 82,510 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 73,382 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 70,182 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 66,919 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,187 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 60,187 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 56,307 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 52,977 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges

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

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Fail 26 Sep 2016 52,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges

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

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 18 Sep 2015 48,639 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,010 miles

diesel test zero smoke, no print out

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,115 miles

rear seats folded away

rear tyres worn on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Sep 2012 36,777 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 30,298 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,909 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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EK57 UKS is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UKS, 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 UKS registered?

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

Is EK57 UKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK57 UKS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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