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EM57 KAT

2007 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,601 mi
Last recorded130,601 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM57 KAT
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 130,601 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 130,601 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 127,411 miles

PAS fluid level on minimum

both front & o/s/r tyres worn close to or on the legal limit & worn smooth on inner edges - 205/65/15

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2017 127,411 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

PAS fluid level on minimum

both front & o/s/r tyres worn close to or on the legal limit & worn smooth on inner edges - 205/65/15

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2016 117,618 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 117,618 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 100,444 miles

Engine management light on

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 69,474 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,078 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 62,078 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 53,599 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 45,187 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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EM57 KAT is a 2007 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EM57 KAT, 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 EM57 KAT registered?

EM57 KAT is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is EM57 KAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM57 KAT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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