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AO58 CNN

2008 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,681 mi
Last recorded124,681 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 CNN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 124,681 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 121,982 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 120,900 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 3 Jan 2024 115,652 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 115,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 110,771 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 105,672 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 100,304 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 95,293 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 91,168 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 86,273 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 86,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 81,851 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 81,851 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 69,697 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,976 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 42,645 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 28,505 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 28,505 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 19,437 miles

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

nearside front Tyre has 1.4mm legal tread remaining.

offside front Tyre has 1.4mm legal tread remaining. 205/65h15.

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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AO58 CNN is a 2008 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO58 CNN, 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 AO58 CNN registered?

AO58 CNN is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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