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EN07 XMA

2007 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

353,638 mi
Last recorded353,638 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2007 Kia Carens70,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN07 XMA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 353,638 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 353,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 325,962 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 325,962 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 302,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 302,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 273,994 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 273,994 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 245,359 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 245,359 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 225,146 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 198,649 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 198,647 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 171,560 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steeing has play in n/s/f rack arm ball joint

Fail 16 Jul 2010 171,560 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steeing has play in n/s/f rack arm ball joint

Fail 7 Jan 2010 147,423 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 147,423 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 117,663 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 117,573 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 90,586 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 68,394 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres worn to excess on edges

Fail 9 Jul 2008 67,003 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside and nearside front tyres worn to excess on edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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EN07 XMA is a 2007 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EN07 XMA, 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 EN07 XMA?

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What year was EN07 XMA registered?

EN07 XMA is a 2007 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 July 2007.

Is EN07 XMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN07 XMA shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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