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AF08 XEY

2008 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,601 mi
Last recorded144,601 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 XEY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 144,601 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 140,696 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s/n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 140,290 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 138,515 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 138,515 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 137,045 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 132,991 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 126,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 118,711 miles

offside and nearside front bottom arms front bushes perishing

offside and nearside front shockers slight corrosion

offside and nearside front tyres wearing thin on edges

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 109,681 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 109,681 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 96,800 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seats stowed in floor

Pass 11 Mar 2015 85,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front wiper blade split

o/s windscreen wash poor

rear row seats stowed in floor

Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear row seats stowed in floor boot loaded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,658 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 62,658 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,555 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,528 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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AF08 XEY is a 2008 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF08 XEY, 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 AF08 XEY registered?

AF08 XEY is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is AF08 XEY safe to buy?

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