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AV08 BFE

2008 Kia Carens

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,328 mi
Last recorded82,328 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 BFE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 82,328 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 69,918 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 58,993 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 58,858 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 52,066 miles

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

O/S Wiper small splits at end N/S Wiper small split at end

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 46,339 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 37,554 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,135 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 22 Feb 2012 29,135 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 15 Feb 2011 19,529 miles

hand brake could be better just met limits.

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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AV08 BFE is a 2008 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV08 BFE, 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 AV08 BFE registered?

AV08 BFE is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AV08 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 BFE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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