2008 KIA Carens 2.0L Diesel · MX58 YVT
2008 KIA Carens (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 122,849 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MX58 YVT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2024
- 122,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MX58 YVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Carens (MX58 YVT) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 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: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MX58 YVT Mileage History
- 21/09/202299,651 mi
- 20/09/2023109,721 mi+10,070 mi
- 22/09/2023109,740 mi+19 mi
- 19/09/2024122,849 mi+13,109 mi
Average of roughly 11,620 miles per year across 4 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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