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AB08 XEW

2008 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,058 mi
Last recorded128,058 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XEW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 128,058 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 124,677 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, covered with plastic trim (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 124,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, covered with plastic trim (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 121,604 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 121,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 113,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 113,449 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 104,904 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 104,904 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 95,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges but no inner cord visible

Fail 20 Jul 2018 95,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges but no inner cord visible

Pass 10 Jul 2017 87,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 80,633 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 72,318 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2013 51,475 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,997 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 27,110 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 XEW is a 2008 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XEW, 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 XEW registered?

AB08 XEW is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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