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AP08 XTD

2008 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,780 mi
Last recorded107,780 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 XTD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 107,780 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 27 Mar 2019 98,197 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 98,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 98,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 90,289 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 90,289 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 82,457 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 71,753 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 60,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2014 60,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2013 49,792 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 XTD is a 2008 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XTD, 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 XTD registered?

AP08 XTD is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 August 2008.

Is AP08 XTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 XTD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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