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AY58 XRS

2008 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

73,320 mi
Last recorded73,320 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 XRS
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 73,320 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 73,320 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 68,527 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 68,527 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 67,586 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 63,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,310 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 31,025 miles

osf tyre flat

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 31,025 miles

osf tyre flat

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,494 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 22,494 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 15,032 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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AY58 XRS is a 2008 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AY58 XRS, 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 AY58 XRS registered?

AY58 XRS is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AY58 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY58 XRS shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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