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AF58 YUG

2008 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,780 mi
Last recorded116,780 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 YUG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 116,780 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 114,892 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 112,525 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 111,098 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 104,547 miles

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2020 99,098 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2020 99,098 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2019 92,607 miles

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

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2018 83,305 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 83,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,671 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 74,671 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 69,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3,000 > 4,000 miles (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner / outer edges (4.1.E.1)

wheel alignment check

Pass 3 Aug 2015 59,568 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,695 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 32,761 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 32,761 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 24,589 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,829 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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AF58 YUG is a 2008 Kia Carens in Red 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 AF58 YUG, 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 AF58 YUG registered?

AF58 YUG is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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