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AA08 RZF

2008 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

145,942 mi
Last recorded145,942 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 RZF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 145,942 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 145,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 128,274 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 128,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 117,713 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 106,737 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 97,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 May 2015 97,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2014 84,386 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 84,386 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 69,164 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 69,164 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 59,319 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2012 59,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 45,030 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 45,030 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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AA08 RZF is a 2008 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2008 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 66,742 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 RZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA08 RZF registered?

AA08 RZF is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AA08 RZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 RZF shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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