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AG08 GHN

2008 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,217 mi
Last recorded118,217 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 GHN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 118,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

noise from clutch/flywheel area

noise from fan belt area

Fail 6 Mar 2015 118,203 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

noise from clutch/flywheel area

noise from fan belt area

Pass 12 Mar 2014 106,126 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

gearbox rattling

Fail 6 Mar 2014 106,052 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gearbox rattling

Pass 22 Mar 2013 90,523 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2012 79,623 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 79,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2011 61,726 miles

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

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 GHN is a 2008 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GHN, 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 AG08 GHN registered?

AG08 GHN is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is AG08 GHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 GHN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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