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AY08 XJZ

2008 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,067 mi
Last recorded89,067 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XJZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 89,067 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 89,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cord exposed 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 83,741 miles

Knocking noise from front drop links.

Offside number plate light is not working.

Oil leaks.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 81,301 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 79,333 miles

Oil leak.

Wipers smear.

Pass 28 Mar 2022 76,388 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 29 Mar 2021 72,271 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre perishing and also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 68,555 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 68,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 62,482 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 59,700 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 54,330 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,624 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 50,580 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 45,980 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,652 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 31,852 miles

NS Headlamp Has Condensation Inside But It Is Not Affecting The Beam Image

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,582 miles

Front Brake Pads Are Very Thin

Pass 22 Feb 2011 17,793 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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AY08 XJZ is a 2008 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AY08 XJZ, 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 AY08 XJZ registered?

AY08 XJZ is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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