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AB08 FUO

2008 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,314 mi
Last recorded82,314 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 FUO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 82,314 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 82,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 76,741 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 May 2017 76,731 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 72,128 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 72,128 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 62,381 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 51,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread area

Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,671 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 23,839 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 22,740 miles

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 FUO is a 2008 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FUO, 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 AB08 FUO registered?

AB08 FUO is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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