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AM08 NPC

2008 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,733 mi
Last recorded104,733 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 NPC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 104,733 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on.

slight weep offside front steering rack.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 92,277 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre inner treads getting low.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 92,277 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyre inner treads getting low.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 81,027 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 81,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,539 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 51,189 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 36,544 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 25,988 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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AM08 NPC is a 2008 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AM08 NPC, 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 AM08 NPC registered?

AM08 NPC is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is AM08 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 NPC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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