2008 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · GF57 NBE
2008 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 145,133 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF57 NBE Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 145,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF57 NBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Carens (GF57 NBE) between January 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
GF57 NBE Mileage History
- 12/01/201116,276 mi
- 17/01/201222,984 mi+6,708 mi
- 04/02/201333,807 mi+10,823 mi
- 29/01/201443,390 mi+9,583 mi
- 05/02/201555,982 mi+12,592 mi
- 05/02/201555,982 mi
- 05/02/201669,116 mi+13,134 mi
- 05/02/201669,116 mi
- 03/02/201778,497 mi+9,381 mi
- 30/01/201887,174 mi+8,677 mi
- 30/01/201887,174 mi
- 25/01/201994,921 mi+7,747 mi
- 31/01/2020103,085 mi+8,164 mi
- 01/02/2021108,612 mi+5,527 mi
- 01/02/2021108,612 mi
- 02/02/2022113,146 mi+4,534 mi
- 02/03/2022113,165 mi+19 mi
- 26/02/2023122,335 mi+9,170 mi
- 26/02/2023122,335 mi
- 24/02/2024127,333 mi+4,998 mi
- 27/02/2025136,908 mi+9,575 mi
- 01/03/2025136,953 mi+45 mi
- 26/02/2026145,133 mi+8,180 mi
Average of roughly 8,520 miles per year across 23 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: Good
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