2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Kia Carens MOT pass rate and common faults

399 MOT tests in 2024. 47.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time47.1%
Failed or needed repairs52.9%
Typical mileage at test102,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 399 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.0%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.5%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn6.0%
  4. Position lamp: not working6.0%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value6.0%
    33 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.5%
    32 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes41.4%
  2. Lights & electrics36.6%
  3. Suspension31.6%
  4. Tyres13.0%
  5. Steering12.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.5%
  8. Body & chassis5.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.5%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.0%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened11.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Kia Carens?

In 2024, 47.1% of 2007 Kia Carens cars passed their MOT first time, across 399 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Kia Carens?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Kia Carens reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).