2008 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · LB08 XAS
2008 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 113,816 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB08 XAS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2022
- 113,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB08 XAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Carens (LB08 XAS) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 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 (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
LB08 XAS Mileage History
- 27/04/2022113,799 mi
- 28/04/2022113,816 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 5,305 miles per year across 2 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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