2008 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · DK58 YKB
2008 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 63,137 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK58 YKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 63,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK58 YKB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Carens (DK58 YKB) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
DK58 YKB Mileage History
- 28/09/202356,133 mi
- 31/10/202460,482 mi+4,349 mi
- 05/11/202460,488 mi+6 mi
- 29/10/202563,137 mi+2,649 mi
- 29/10/202563,137 mi
Average of roughly 3,357 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Carens
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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