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AT57 KPP

2008 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,014 mi
Last recorded97,014 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 KPP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 97,014 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 97,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 94,386 miles

Offside rear parking slightly low

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated go down low (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 94,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high has no aim beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively too short (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake pads worn down low

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside rear parking slightly low

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated go down low (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 91,387 miles

engine management light on

Fail 6 Jan 2017 91,382 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

Pass 24 Dec 2015 83,536 miles

nearside front cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

parking brake padle go downslightly low

Fail 23 Dec 2015 83,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

parking brake padle go downslightly low

Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,526 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 73,356 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 64,467 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 64,467 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 50,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Dec 2011 50,715 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2010 37,016 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 KPP is a 2008 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KPP, 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 KPP is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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