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AB08 FTK

2008 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,876 mi
Last recorded102,876 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 FTK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 102,876 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 102,876 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 93,649 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 87,070 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 87,070 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 69,622 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 58,844 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 58,835 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,289 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,775 miles

front pads approx half worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2011 31,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AB08 FTK is a 2008 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB08 FTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 FTK registered?

AB08 FTK is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AB08 FTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 FTK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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