2007 Kia Carens petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol Kia Carens first registered in 2007 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 118 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 118 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2007 Kia Carens petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2007 Kia Carens petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension59% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics47% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes40% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Tyres38% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors17% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Exhaust and emissions11% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for an engine warning light.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2007 Kia Carens petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Kia Carens compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 269 | Tyres 32% |
| 2018 | 4,844 | Tyres 33% |
| 2017 | 5,533 | Tyres 32% |
| 2016 | 5,331 | Brakes 35% |
| 2015 | 6,361 | Brakes 38% |
| 2014 | 6,477 | Brakes 38% |
| 2013 | 4,112 | Brakes 40% |
| 2012 | 272 | Brakes 42% |
| 2011 | 1,008 | Suspension 49% |
| 2010 | 969 | Suspension 47% |
| 2009 | 3,208 | Suspension 54% |
| 2008 | 2,865 | Suspension 58% |
| 2006 | 809 | Brakes 54% |
| 2005 | 434 | Brakes 55% |
| 2004 | 294 | Brakes 55% |
| 2003 | 177 | Brakes 51% |
| 2002 | – | Too few tests |
| 2001 | – | Too few tests |
| 2000 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Kia Carens cars first registered in 2007. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score