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AU08 PYS

2008 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,023 mi
Last recorded153,023 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 PYS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 153,023 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 143,781 miles

Central exhaust flange corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet stay clip missing

Fail 22 Jan 2024 143,779 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. dpf front flexy hose broken (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. dpf metal pipe fixing to catalyst broken out , due to corrosion (8.2.2.1 (c))

Central exhaust flange corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf pipes broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet stay clip missing

Pass 9 Jan 2023 134,282 miles

DPF pipe split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

bonnet secondary catch defective

Fail 9 Jan 2023 134,282 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

DPF pipe split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet secondary catch defective

Pass 31 Jan 2022 126,833 miles

Central Exhaust flange corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

DPF pipe split

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/15 94H rapid (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/15 94H rapid (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Heat shield loose

Fail 21 Jan 2022 126,588 miles

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

Central Exhaust flange corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

DPF pipe split

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/15 94H rapid (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/15 94H rapid (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 27 Jan 2021 120,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 16" (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 120,596 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 16" (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 115,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on edges, 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 105,984 miles

Corrosion around DPF Filter

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 95,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,934 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 83,934 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 69,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades split on ends 16" 24"

n/s of steering rack has a misting of oil on it

Fail 5 Feb 2016 69,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65/15/94h kumho solus (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front wiper blades split on ends 16" 24"

n/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge

n/s of steering rack has a misting of oil on it

Pass 30 Jan 2015 57,794 miles

coolant level low

n/s steering rack end damp

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge 205/65/15/84h kumho

Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,868 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 47,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,653 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 22,894 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,394 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 PYS is a 2008 Kia Carens in Silver 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 PYS, 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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AU08 PYS is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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