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AM08 VSF

2008 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,805 mi
Last recorded84,805 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 VSF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 May 2019 84,805 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 80,561 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres close to the limit and slight cracks

Pass 11 May 2017 75,539 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 70,642 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 62,765 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 53,656 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 44,841 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 36,022 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 26,778 miles

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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AM08 VSF is a 2008 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF registered?

AM08 VSF is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AM08 VSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 VSF shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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