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AK58 DSX

2008 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,473 mi
Last recorded136,473 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 DSX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 136,473 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 26 Oct 2020 136,473 miles

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

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 135,470 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 130,504 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 126,011 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 21 Oct 2016 122,911 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 122,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 106,703 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,689 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,243 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,919 miles

zero emissions on test.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 21,781 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 20,602 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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AK58 DSX is a 2008 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK58 DSX, 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 AK58 DSX registered?

AK58 DSX is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is AK58 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 DSX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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