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AE08 SFR

2008 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,052 mi
Last recorded112,052 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SFR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 112,052 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f adn o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 105,151 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 105,150 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 102,284 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 99,315 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 96,104 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 91,554 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 85,593 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 80,261 miles

Front Wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,327 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 64,010 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 55,561 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,121 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 46,121 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,332 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 23,153 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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AE08 SFR is a 2008 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AE08 SFR, 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 AE08 SFR registered?

AE08 SFR is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AE08 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 SFR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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