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AP08 GNU

2008 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,775 mi
Last recorded80,775 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 GNU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 80,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2024 79,569 miles

all under side corroded/surface rust

Pass 13 Oct 2023 77,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,470 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 71,647 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,446 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 67,445 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 65,196 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,924 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,402 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 42,393 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 37,456 miles

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

nearside front tyre, outer sidewall scuffed and cracking

offside and nearside rear tyres, tread starting to crack

offside front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

offside front tyre, sidewall scuffed and cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,984 miles

wipers smeary

Pass 16 May 2011 24,955 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 24,955 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AP08 GNU is a 2008 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AP08 GNU, 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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AP08 GNU is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is AP08 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 GNU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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