2008 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · LB08 DNY
2008 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 161,485 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB08 DNY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2022
- 161,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB08 DNY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Carens (LB08 DNY) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2022 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 (14 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine fuel injector recesses (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LB08 DNY Mileage History
- 07/12/2021159,528 mi
- 10/12/2021159,532 mi+4 mi
- 05/12/2022161,485 mi+1,953 mi
Average of roughly 1,970 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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