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AO08 HNZ

2008 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,100 mi
Last recorded90,100 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 HNZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 90,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged close to limit/going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wiper blades split

Fail 6 Jun 2018 90,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged close to limit/going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wiper blades split

Pass 14 Jun 2017 82,265 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 82,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 70,755 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edge/edges

Pass 23 Jun 2015 60,115 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 60,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 50,566 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,447 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 43,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,168 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 23,112 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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AO08 HNZ is a 2008 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO08 HNZ, 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 HNZ registered?

AO08 HNZ is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AO08 HNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 HNZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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