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AV08 MXM

2008 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,667 mi
Last recorded123,667 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 MXM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 123,667 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 116,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 116,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 103,039 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 98,229 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,938 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2017 89,938 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 74,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 69,126 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 69,126 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 65,668 miles

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

offside rear brake noisey on rotation

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,706 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 61,706 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,758 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 2 Mar 2011 45,822 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)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 45,822 miles

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

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

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)

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 MXM is a 2008 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV08 MXM, 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 MXM registered?

AV08 MXM is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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