2008 KIA Carens 2.0L Petrol · YW08 LCY
2008 KIA Carens (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 106,180 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YW08 LCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 106,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YW08 LCY 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 (YW08 LCY) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
YW08 LCY Mileage History
- 04/03/202481,748 mi
- 08/05/202590,417 mi+8,669 mi
- 15/05/202590,954 mi+537 mi
- 08/05/2026105,957 mi+15,003 mi
- 14/05/2026106,180 mi+223 mi
Average of roughly 11,141 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: Average
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