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AV57 VVJ

2008 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

354,990 mi
Last recorded354,990 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 VVJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 354,990 miles

Front discs worn and lipped

Suspension bushes perished

Pass 13 Jan 2017 332,117 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

unable to access rear most seats

Fail 9 Jan 2017 332,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs lipped

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

unable to access rear most seats

Pass 28 Jan 2016 302,022 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear brake discs lipped

slight bind from n/s/r brake

unable to gain access to rear most seats

Fail 28 Jan 2016 302,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear brake discs lipped

slight bind from n/s/r brake

unable to gain access to rear most seats

Pass 6 Jan 2015 270,341 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Jan 2015 270,337 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2014 230,205 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

rear seats not accessible

Fail 20 Jan 2014 230,200 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

rear seats not accessible

Pass 23 Jan 2013 193,865 miles

osr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 153,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside rear tyre wearing/low on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2011 115,727 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2010 77,497 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate slight crack

Fail 5 Jan 2010 77,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jan 2009 47,113 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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AV57 VVJ is a 2008 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV57 VVJ, 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 AV57 VVJ registered?

AV57 VVJ is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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