2007 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · GJ07 VBC
2007 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 122,130 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ07 VBC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/10/2023
- 122,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ07 VBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Kia Carens (GJ07 VBC) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
GJ07 VBC Mileage History
- 10/10/2022112,754 mi
- 11/10/2022112,754 mi
- 05/10/2023122,130 mi+9,376 mi
Average of roughly 9,514 miles per year across 3 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
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Common Problems: KIA CARENS
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- 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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