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AN08 XCL

2008 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,770 mi
Last recorded110,770 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 XCL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 110,770 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 105,506 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 103,056 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 103,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 99,629 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 96,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

eml on

Fail 13 Oct 2017 96,684 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working main beam (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 7 Feb 2017 87,750 miles

Check Engine Warning light illuminated in dashboard

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 87,750 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Check Engine Warning light illuminated in dashboard

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 73,380 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge badly worn, tread at 2.5mm-3mm

Offside Front indicator slightly discoloured

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn tread at 3mm

Offside side indicator slightly discoloured

both n/s/r and o/s/r tyres inner and outer edges are worn and slightly perished between tread

check engine warning light is illuminated on dash

engine oil level half full.

front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 29 Jan 2016 73,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge badly worn, tread at 2.5mm-3mm

Offside Front indicator slightly discoloured

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn tread at 3mm

Offside side indicator slightly discoloured

both n/s/r and o/s/r tyres inner and outer edges are worn and slightly perished between tread

check engine warning light is illuminated on dash

engine oil level half full.

front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,451 miles

osfront tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 20 Jan 2015 60,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osfront tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2014 46,104 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 41,176 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 34,647 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 27,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AN08 XCL is a 2008 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AN08 XCL, 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 AN08 XCL registered?

AN08 XCL is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AN08 XCL safe to buy?

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