2008 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · LE57 ABU
2008 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2008. Recorded mileage 190,499 miles. MOT valid until 14/09/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1991cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LE57 ABU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2026
- 190,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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LE57 ABU Mileage History
- 29/08/2024163,747 mi
- 22/08/2025176,088 mi+12,341 mi
- 05/09/2025176,681 mi+593 mi
- 31/08/2026190,499 mi+13,818 mi
- 31/08/2026190,499 mi
Average of roughly 13,350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LE57 ABU 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 (LE57 ABU) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
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