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AK58 DVN

2008 Kia Carens

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,564 mi
Last recorded30,564 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 DVN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,564 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 30,564 miles

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

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

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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AK58 DVN is a 2008 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AK58 DVN, 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

How do I check the history of AK58 DVN?

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What year was AK58 DVN registered?

AK58 DVN is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AK58 DVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 DVN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK58 DVN have outstanding finance?

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