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BD08 BAO

2008 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,755 mi
Last recorded104,755 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 BAO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 104,755 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 104,752 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2022 95,860 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 95,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Pass 24 Nov 2021 85,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. 205/60R16. 92H Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 85,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. 205/60R16. 92H Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,671 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 78,669 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60R16. 92H Harmonic (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 22 Nov 2019 65,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 58,540 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 58,522 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 48,856 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 40,254 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 40,254 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)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 29,353 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 27,140 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 24,236 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 21,747 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 18,473 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 15,840 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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BD08 BAO is a 2008 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD08 BAO, 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 BD08 BAO registered?

BD08 BAO is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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