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AO08 AOY

2008 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,212 mi
Last recorded103,212 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 AOY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 103,212 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 101,333 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 94,592 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 94,591 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm 205/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 84,921 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 84,921 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,401 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,591 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 64,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,089 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 53,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,662 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

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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AO08 AOY is a 2008 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO08 AOY, 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 AO08 AOY registered?

AO08 AOY is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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