MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system corroded
offside front headlight has condensation on inner lense
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system corroded
offside front headlight has condensation on inner lense
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak at engine sump ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside headlight unit has condensation on inner lense
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak at engine sump ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside headlight unit has condensation on inner lense
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
exhaust system corroded
offside headlight lense has slight corrosion and condensation
sump porrus
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
exhaust system corroded
offside headlight lense has slight corrosion and condensation
sump porrus
Nearside Front brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear Tyre cracked slightly on outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake binding slightly
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre cracked slightly on outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
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AV08 TVL is a 2008 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 TVL, 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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AV08 TVL is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 7 July 2008.
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