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AO58 GLJ

2008 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

234,382 mi
Last recorded234,382 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 GLJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 234,382 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 203,583 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,033 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,099 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 55,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,568 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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AO58 GLJ is a 2008 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GLJ, 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 GLJ registered?

AO58 GLJ is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AO58 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO58 GLJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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