2008 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · EO08 UVG
2008 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 106,996 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO08 UVG Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/08/2024
- 106,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO08 UVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Carens (EO08 UVG) between February 2011 and August 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
EO08 UVG Mileage History
- 03/02/201110,649 mi
- 03/02/201110,652 mi+3 mi
- 05/01/201212,505 mi+1,853 mi
- 22/11/201214,440 mi+1,935 mi
- 22/11/201214,440 mi
- 11/10/201316,881 mi+2,441 mi
- 14/10/201316,882 mi+1 mi
- 04/02/201417,209 mi+327 mi
- 22/01/201529,714 mi+12,505 mi
- 27/01/201529,866 mi+152 mi
- 29/01/201641,553 mi+11,687 mi
- 24/01/201753,660 mi+12,107 mi
- 24/01/201753,660 mi
- 26/01/201871,432 mi+17,772 mi
- 26/01/201871,432 mi
- 30/01/201982,957 mi+11,525 mi
- 28/01/202087,297 mi+4,340 mi
- 05/05/202192,176 mi+4,879 mi
- 04/05/202296,242 mi+4,066 mi
- 06/05/202296,257 mi+15 mi
- 12/05/202399,872 mi+3,615 mi
- 20/08/2024106,996 mi+7,124 mi
Average of roughly 7,114 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Carens
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: KIA CARENS
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Brake Light Switch Contact Carbonisation and Circuit Malfunction(Moderate)
Across second-generation (UN) Carens models, carbon deposits build up on the internal electrical contacts of the brake pedal stop lamp switch. This degradation causes the rear brake lights to either fail to illuminate when braking or stick permanently illuminated once the pedal is released. The malfunctioning switch also disrupts the cruise control and triggers spurious Electronic Stability Control (ESC) dashboard warnings, creating an immediate MOT test failure and rear-end collision hazard that led to UK DVSA safety recalls.
- 2.0 CRDi Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and EGR Soot Accumulation(Moderate)
On 2.0-litre CRDi diesel models used predominantly for short urban school runs and local commuting, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve and diesel particulate filter (DPF) fail to achieve passive regeneration temperatures. Soot and sticky oil vapour cake the EGR valve spindle and choke the honeycomb ceramic filter matrix. This triggers limp home mode, sluggish acceleration, excessive tailpipe smoke, and exhaust emissions failures during annual MOT testing.
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- Brake Light Switch Contact Carbonisation and Circuit MalfunctionModerate
Across second-generation (UN) Carens models, carbon deposits build up on the internal electrical contacts of the brake pedal stop lamp switch. This degradation causes the rear brake lights to either fail to illuminate when braking or stick permanently illuminated once the pedal is released. The malfunctioning switch also disrupts the cruise control and triggers spurious Electronic Stability Control (ESC) dashboard warnings, creating an immediate MOT test failure and rear-end collision hazard that led to UK DVSA safety recalls.
- 2.0 CRDi Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and EGR Soot AccumulationModerate
On 2.0-litre CRDi diesel models used predominantly for short urban school runs and local commuting, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve and diesel particulate filter (DPF) fail to achieve passive regeneration temperatures. Soot and sticky oil vapour cake the EGR valve spindle and choke the honeycomb ceramic filter matrix. This triggers limp home mode, sluggish acceleration, excessive tailpipe smoke, and exhaust emissions failures during annual MOT testing.
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