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AV08 MXZ

2008 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,382 mi
Last recorded147,382 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 MXZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 147,382 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body undersealed

Pass 13 Nov 2024 132,133 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 120,210 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 107,797 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 107,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 96,635 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 96,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 82,465 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 65,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,732 miles

both front tyres cutting out bad on inner edges/ [adv replace] tracking / corrosion on rear springs

Pass 2 Mar 2017 58,399 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner / n/s/f tyre on edges / tracking

Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,795 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT TYRES PERRISHING / O/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUTON INNER EDGE / REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,963 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 43,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,199 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,976 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 26,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,264 miles

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 MXZ is a 2008 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MXZ, 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 MXZ registered?

AV08 MXZ is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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