2007 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · LC07 YUJ
2007 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 153,475 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC07 YUJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2023
- 153,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC07 YUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Kia Carens (LC07 YUJ) between June 2010 and April 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
LC07 YUJ Mileage History
- 10/06/201024,292 mi
- 10/06/201132,396 mi+8,104 mi
- 08/06/201240,811 mi+8,415 mi
- 05/06/201348,256 mi+7,445 mi
- 02/06/201458,524 mi+10,268 mi
- 10/03/201566,732 mi+8,208 mi
- 19/03/201566,732 mi
- 26/02/201677,187 mi+10,455 mi
- 24/02/201789,803 mi+12,616 mi
- 19/02/201899,760 mi+9,957 mi
- 20/02/201899,766 mi+6 mi
- 21/02/2019109,270 mi+9,504 mi
- 05/03/2019109,299 mi+29 mi
- 10/03/2020119,471 mi+10,172 mi
- 22/02/2021127,481 mi+8,010 mi
- 03/03/2021127,524 mi+43 mi
- 11/04/2022138,826 mi+11,302 mi
- 12/04/2022138,835 mi+9 mi
- 31/03/2023153,125 mi+14,290 mi
- 11/04/2023153,475 mi+350 mi
Average of roughly 10,065 miles per year across 20 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: Below Average
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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