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AC08 CPZ

2008 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,377 mi
Last recorded125,377 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CPZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 125,377 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 125,356 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam FITTED NEW H7 BULB (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 107,520 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 87,165 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 67,738 miles

both front tyres have heavy wear to inner shoulders

nearside rear tyre has some perishing to tread area

Fail 16 Dec 2014 67,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres have heavy wear to inner shoulders

nearside rear tyre has some perishing to tread area

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,657 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,274 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,759 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 35,759 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,446 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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AC08 CPZ is a 2008 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc 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 AC08 CPZ, 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 AC08 CPZ registered?

AC08 CPZ is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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