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AC08 OPJ

2008 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,786 mi
Last recorded85,786 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 85,786 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 85,205 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 85,205 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 81,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body rust and corrosion,to steering and suspension componants.

Pass 24 Oct 2022 78,667 miles

offside front brake binding

rear brake pads approx 4mm

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 4 Oct 2021 74,846 miles

o/s/f tyre perished and worn on the edges

rear brake pads look low

rear tyres 2mm and worn on the edges

Pass 12 Oct 2020 71,902 miles

underbody corrosion and rusting

Pass 15 Apr 2019 66,750 miles

damage to nearside cill

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front brake slighty binding

rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,996 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 62,996 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,264 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,409 miles

front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

n/s/r brake pads 2mm

Pass 17 Apr 2015 50,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight fluctuation from both front brakes

Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,285 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 45,285 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Apr 2013 39,381 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 39,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND AT 3.00 MM TREAD DEPTH

Pass 16 Apr 2012 31,786 miles

front number plate damaged

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,325 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 OPJ is a 2008 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AC08 OPJ, 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 OPJ registered?

AC08 OPJ is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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