2008 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · HY08 XMC
2008 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 132,695 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY08 XMC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2024
- 132,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY08 XMC 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 (HY08 XMC) between November 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
HY08 XMC Mileage History
- 11/11/2021111,679 mi
- 14/11/2022119,015 mi+7,336 mi
- 24/11/2022119,021 mi+6 mi
- 14/11/2023125,789 mi+6,768 mi
- 28/10/2024132,695 mi+6,906 mi
Average of roughly 7,095 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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