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AU08 PYG

2008 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,737 mi
Last recorded105,737 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 PYG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 105,737 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 105,737 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 101,665 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 92,850 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 82,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm est (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm est (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 71,028 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 61,830 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,620 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,122 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 42,930 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

long parking brake travel

nsr tyre has a large deep cut

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,813 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 30,759 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,176 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 PYG is a 2008 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AU08 PYG, 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 PYG registered?

AU08 PYG is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 16 March 2008.

Is AU08 PYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 PYG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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