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AT57 EFN

2008 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,971 mi
Last recorded61,971 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 EFN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 61,971 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 52,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 46,731 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 43,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front/off (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front/off (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 40,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 35,716 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has worn uneven towards outside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 31,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 25,748 miles

Front tyres are worn quite badly on edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has some damage in zone "b" close to edge of zone "a",

Pass 10 Jan 2012 25,748 miles

Front tyres are worn quite badly on edges.

Windscreen has some damage in zone "b" close to edge of zone "a",

Pass 18 Jan 2011 21,069 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AT57 EFN is a 2008 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AT57 EFN, 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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AT57 EFN is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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