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AB08 FUP

2008 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,739 mi
Last recorded106,739 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 FUP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 106,739 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 12 May 2017 95,709 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexipipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 82,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 22 May 2015 75,523 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 75,405 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 66,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2014 66,783 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 56,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,710 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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AB08 FUP is a 2008 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AB08 FUP, 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 AB08 FUP registered?

AB08 FUP is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is AB08 FUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 FUP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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