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AY58 XRX

2008 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,520 mi
Last recorded89,520 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 XRX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 89,520 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 89,516 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 82,195 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 52,804 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 66,133 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)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 59,048 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 59,038 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 53,947 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 53,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,965 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 45,956 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,379 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,060 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 29,051 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,854 miles

o/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

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 XRX is a 2008 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

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

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