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LC58 NVJ

2008 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,471 mi
Last recorded127,471 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 NVJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 127,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf & nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 127,471 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working OS & NS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf & nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 123,518 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 120,073 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 117,226 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 114,143 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 7 seater vehicle end rear both seats closed ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 111,641 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 111,641 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 106,134 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 104,211 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 104,211 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,981 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 101,981 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2017 98,426 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 93,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in engine bay

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

Nsr tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 93,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in engine bay

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

Nsr tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,503 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 7 Mar 2014 65,567 miles

both rear tyres worn on innner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2014 65,567 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on innner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,649 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust has a bracket snapped

Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,451 miles

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

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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LC58 NVJ 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 LC58 NVJ, 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 LC58 NVJ registered?

LC58 NVJ is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 November 2008.

Is LC58 NVJ safe to buy?

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