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AO57 VUM

2008 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,542 mi
Last recorded91,542 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 VUM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 91,542 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 91,541 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2019 80,033 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jan 2019 80,033 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 71,515 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,024 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 65,023 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 60,772 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 53,459 miles

N/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge of tread area

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 43,962 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Slight weep from steering rack

Small chips in windscreen

Fail 22 Jan 2014 43,962 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Slight weep from steering rack

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2013 35,033 miles

Fluid leak from clutch system.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 25,824 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 19,007 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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AO57 VUM is a 2008 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO57 VUM, 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 AO57 VUM registered?

AO57 VUM is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is AO57 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO57 VUM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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