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AU08 LXE

2008 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,541 mi
Last recorded123,541 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LXE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 123,541 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 121,664 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 120,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 117,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 113,549 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 113,545 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 110,355 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 110,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 105,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 99,431 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 99,430 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 91,133 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 91,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 76,135 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on shoulders

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread, worn on shoulders and cords nearly showing on inner shoulder STRONG ADVISE

Rear tyres perrishing

Fail 18 Jan 2016 76,135 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on shoulders

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread, worn on shoulders and cords nearly showing on inner shoulder STRONG ADVISE

Rear tyres perrishing

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 67,316 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,028 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 53,026 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 47,573 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 47,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 44,225 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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AU08 LXE is a 2008 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AU08 LXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU08 LXE registered?

AU08 LXE is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is AU08 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 LXE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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