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AV08 UEW

2008 Kia Carens

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,702 mi
Last recorded121,702 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 121,702 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

brake pedal excessive travel

Fail 10 Jan 2024 121,660 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

brake pedal excessive travel

Pass 20 Dec 2022 110,235 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both - trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 104,399 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 95,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise front tyres wearing low on the inner edges

Fail 10 Dec 2020 95,676 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise front tyres wearing low on the inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2019 89,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2019 89,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2018 81,690 miles

advise engine oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2018 81,688 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

advise engine oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2017 73,474 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint weak. (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak sump area. ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area. (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low. (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 73,474 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint weak. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 1 x 501 bulb. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working 1 x 501 bulb. (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak sump area. ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area. (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low. (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 60,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front flexi part of exhaust deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2016 60,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front flexi part of exhaust deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2015 51,618 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,155 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 38,640 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 27 Nov 2012 33,315 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 28,489 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 26,070 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 UEW is a 2008 Kia Carens in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

AV08 UEW is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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