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AV08 FMP

2008 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,566 mi
Last recorded60,566 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 FMP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,566 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges just within legal limits

both number plates delaminated but not disfigured

play in n/s front anti roll bar link ball joint near excessive

slight scratches in windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,456 miles

both number plates delaminated but not deteriorated

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn slightly low

slight scratch in windscreen

Fail 25 Mar 2014 45,456 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both number plates delaminated but not deteriorated

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn slightly low

slight scratch in windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,098 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 7,680 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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AV08 FMP is a 2008 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV08 FMP, 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 FMP registered?

AV08 FMP is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is AV08 FMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 FMP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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