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AO58 UPY

2008 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,010 mi
Last recorded78,010 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 UPY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 78,010 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 78,010 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 63,900 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 63,900 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,977 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 51,977 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 38,741 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 27,962 miles

Engine oil over full.

N/S/F tyre damaged but not bad enough to fail.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 27,962 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine oil over full.

N/S/F tyre damaged but not bad enough to fail.

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 UPY is a 2008 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AO58 UPY, 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 UPY registered?

AO58 UPY is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AO58 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO58 UPY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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