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AP08 KPA

2008 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,310 mi
Last recorded113,310 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 KPA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2024 113,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 104,870 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 102,364 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 97,183 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 90,962 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 87,832 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 82,232 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 76,377 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 70,259 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 70,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 64,219 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 57,481 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,049 miles

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

nearside rear brake shows signs off being hot

Pass 25 Jun 2012 36,933 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2011 25,973 miles

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

Offside front tyre is bald on the inside edge

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 KPA is a 2008 Kia Carens in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KPA, 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 AP08 KPA registered?

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

Is AP08 KPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 KPA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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