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AV08 UES

2008 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,226 mi
Last recorded119,226 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 UES
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 119,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 116,233 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 112,888 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 109,105 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 106,295 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 101,823 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 97,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 90,633 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 83,802 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 83,800 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2017 76,675 miles

1/ o/s front tyre worn on inside edge 2/ n/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Feb 2017 76,672 miles

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

1/ o/s front tyre worn on inside edge 2/ n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2016 71,313 miles

2. Parking brake travel at limits.

1. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 64,088 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 56,217 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 56,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 46,983 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 46,981 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 37,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,235 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 UES is a 2008 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UES, 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 UES registered?

AV08 UES is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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