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AG08 GGV

2008 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,477 mi
Last recorded117,477 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 GGV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 117,477 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 117,477 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 111,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Mar 2016 104,933 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2016 104,911 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges of tread

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 27 Feb 2015 95,933 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Feb 2015 95,933 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Recommend removal of brake pipe covers along mid section for further inspection.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 87,840 miles

EML light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 87,840 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Off side front brake binding slightly.

Off side rear brake disc inner face corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 79,159 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,511 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,345 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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AG08 GGV is a 2008 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AG08 GGV, 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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AG08 GGV is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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