2007 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · GD07 HLG
2007 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Aug 2007. Recorded mileage 131,472 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD07 HLG Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2024
- 131,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD07 HLG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Kia Carens (GD07 HLG) between August 2010 and October 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Rear most (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
GD07 HLG Mileage History
- 17/08/201027,110 mi
- 17/08/201027,110 mi
- 19/08/201133,549 mi+6,439 mi
- 28/08/201238,831 mi+5,282 mi
- 28/08/201238,831 mi
- 12/06/201343,039 mi+4,208 mi
- 12/06/201343,039 mi
- 22/05/201450,966 mi+7,927 mi
- 23/05/201450,966 mi
- 03/06/201560,724 mi+9,758 mi
- 04/06/201669,450 mi+8,726 mi
- 06/06/201669,452 mi+2 mi
- 19/09/201671,432 mi+1,980 mi
- 15/09/201783,319 mi+11,887 mi
- 15/09/201783,319 mi
- 14/09/201896,635 mi+13,316 mi
- 11/09/2019106,438 mi+9,803 mi
- 13/09/2019106,438 mi
- 10/09/2020109,711 mi+3,273 mi
- 22/10/2021115,139 mi+5,428 mi
- 22/10/2021115,139 mi
- 14/10/2022120,141 mi+5,002 mi
- 18/10/2022120,143 mi+2 mi
- 24/10/2023126,288 mi+6,145 mi
- 26/10/2023126,288 mi
- 26/10/2024131,472 mi+5,184 mi
Average of roughly 7,353 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Carens
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: KIA CARENS
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Brake Light Switch Contact Carbonisation and Circuit Malfunction(Moderate)
Across second-generation (UN) Carens models, carbon deposits build up on the internal electrical contacts of the brake pedal stop lamp switch. This degradation causes the rear brake lights to either fail to illuminate when braking or stick permanently illuminated once the pedal is released. The malfunctioning switch also disrupts the cruise control and triggers spurious Electronic Stability Control (ESC) dashboard warnings, creating an immediate MOT test failure and rear-end collision hazard that led to UK DVSA safety recalls.
- 2.0 CRDi Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and EGR Soot Accumulation(Moderate)
On 2.0-litre CRDi diesel models used predominantly for short urban school runs and local commuting, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve and diesel particulate filter (DPF) fail to achieve passive regeneration temperatures. Soot and sticky oil vapour cake the EGR valve spindle and choke the honeycomb ceramic filter matrix. This triggers limp home mode, sluggish acceleration, excessive tailpipe smoke, and exhaust emissions failures during annual MOT testing.
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- Brake Light Switch Contact Carbonisation and Circuit MalfunctionModerate
Across second-generation (UN) Carens models, carbon deposits build up on the internal electrical contacts of the brake pedal stop lamp switch. This degradation causes the rear brake lights to either fail to illuminate when braking or stick permanently illuminated once the pedal is released. The malfunctioning switch also disrupts the cruise control and triggers spurious Electronic Stability Control (ESC) dashboard warnings, creating an immediate MOT test failure and rear-end collision hazard that led to UK DVSA safety recalls.
- 2.0 CRDi Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and EGR Soot AccumulationModerate
On 2.0-litre CRDi diesel models used predominantly for short urban school runs and local commuting, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve and diesel particulate filter (DPF) fail to achieve passive regeneration temperatures. Soot and sticky oil vapour cake the EGR valve spindle and choke the honeycomb ceramic filter matrix. This triggers limp home mode, sluggish acceleration, excessive tailpipe smoke, and exhaust emissions failures during annual MOT testing.
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