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AJ57 ZRE

2008 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,048 mi
Last recorded85,048 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ZRE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 85,048 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 85,048 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 82,638 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 78,965 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 71,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 61,824 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2015 61,824 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 53,400 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 44,790 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 31,261 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 23,331 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 ZRE is a 2008 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZRE, 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 AJ57 ZRE registered?

AJ57 ZRE is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is AJ57 ZRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 ZRE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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