2008 KIA Carens 2.0L Petrol · SE08 LLM
2008 KIA Carens (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 93,380 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE08 LLM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 93,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE08 LLM 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 (SE08 LLM) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 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 (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
SE08 LLM Mileage History
- 27/07/202277,861 mi
- 25/07/202383,556 mi+5,695 mi
- 25/07/202383,558 mi+2 mi
- 22/07/202489,076 mi+5,518 mi
- 15/10/202593,380 mi+4,304 mi
Average of roughly 4,820 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Carens
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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