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BF08 WLD

2008 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,418 mi
Last recorded96,418 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 WLD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 96,418 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 96,418 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 96,385 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 96,385 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 94,157 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 94,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 90,755 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 90,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 86,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 81,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 71,147 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 71,146 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,360 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 21 Feb 2017 60,660 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,745 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 45,352 miles

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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,352 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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Pass 18 Feb 2014 36,216 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,334 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,981 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,260 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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BF08 WLD is a 2008 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF08 WLD, 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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BF08 WLD is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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