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AF08BJS
2008 KIA CARENS
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1991cc
General Information
- Registration AF08BJS
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model CARENS
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1991cc
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- Expires 29 Sep 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
23 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 161,562 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
20 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 161,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
20 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 156,678 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 156,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 146,347 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 146,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 140,134 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 140,134 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
10 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,778 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- parking brake little reserve travel evident
19 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,938 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,689 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2020 20 Jun 202623 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 116,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
17 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,873 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
17 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 102,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,146 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- all 4 tyres worn on edges
25 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 98,146 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- all 4 tyres worn on edges
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
6 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,647 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside and offside rear tyres inner edges showing wear
6 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,647 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside and offside rear tyres inner edges showing wear
4 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,211 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2016 20 Jun 20263 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 86,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
13 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,204 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2015 20 Jun 202629 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,284 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2014 20 Jun 20264 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,423 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2013 20 Jun 20264 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 67,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,524 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF08BJS was registered on 2008-07-11
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