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AC08 XCB

2008 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,087 mi
Last recorded81,087 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XCB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,087 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,399 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 72,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,924 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 65,664 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,196 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 51,942 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 51,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,670 miles

Near side front, off side front and off side rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,384 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 XCB is a 2008 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XCB, 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 AC08 XCB registered?

AC08 XCB is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AC08 XCB safe to buy?

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