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AT57 EFU

2008 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,689 mi
Last recorded116,689 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 EFU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 116,689 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 116,175 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel exsess travel on footbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm big front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm big front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 107,668 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 107,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 91,719 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 82,991 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 82,991 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 73,292 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 73,288 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 62,663 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 62,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre tread worn on inner edge & only just acceptable.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 53,551 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,522 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 33,654 miles

Tyres worn on inner edges,O/S/F worst.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 33,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Tyres worn on inner edges,O/S/F worst.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 23,457 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 14,548 miles

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 EFU is a 2008 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AT57 EFU, 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 AT57 EFU registered?

AT57 EFU is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is AT57 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT57 EFU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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