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AY58 XSF

2008 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,839 mi
Last recorded115,839 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 115,839 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner oil sump corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 115,548 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner oil sump corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front head light slightly misty

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 102,025 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 92,728 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 87,894 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 87,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 84,059 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 75,882 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 70,202 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,971 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 60,970 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,024 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 47,431 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,975 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,187 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,548 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 XSF is a 2008 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY58 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

AY58 XSF is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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