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AJ57 SUF

2008 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,362 mi
Last recorded97,362 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 SUF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 97,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 93,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 88,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 84,657 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 84,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 75,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2019 75,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2018 64,889 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 64,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 61,978 miles

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

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

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

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

tow bar electrical socket cover missing

wipers smearing the windscreen slightly

Nearside Front tyre BALD on inner

Fail 9 Feb 2017 61,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

tow bar electrical socket cover missing

wipers smearing the windscreen slightly

Nearside Front tyre BALD on inner

Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,286 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,377 miles

front wipers are deteriorated

aux/alt belt noisey

front tyres are wearing on the edges

stone chip on the ns of the windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2014 37,747 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges slightly

Both front wiper blades are deteriorated

Rear tyres are starting to wear low

Pass 11 Feb 2013 31,454 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Feb 2012 23,917 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 17,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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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AJ57 SUF is a 2008 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AJ57 SUF, 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 AJ57 SUF registered?

AJ57 SUF is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is AJ57 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 SUF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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