2008 KIA Carens 2.0L Petrol · EA08 OUW
2008 KIA Carens (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 93,478 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA08 OUW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2023
- 93,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA08 OUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Carens (EA08 OUW) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2023 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 (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
EA08 OUW Mileage History
- 04/10/202286,005 mi
- 06/10/202286,005 mi
- 02/10/202393,478 mi+7,473 mi
- 05/10/202393,478 mi
Average of roughly 7,460 miles per year across 4 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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