2007 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · VX57 BYT
2007 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 159,755 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Sept 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX57 BYT Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/09/2022
- 159,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX57 BYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2007 Kia Carens (VX57 BYT) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn of lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn of lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake disc surface corroded (1.1.14 (a)”.
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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
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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