2008 Kia Carens · 4,031 MOT tests
2008 Kia Carens reliability
2008 Kia Carenss fail 52.3% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 12 Carens years (4,031 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Carenss: 35.6%)
- 52.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Carenss: 35.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 97,912
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,031
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.8% of tests fail here (162% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Kia Carens
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.3%
- Brakes23.5%
- Suspension22.4%
- Tyres10.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.9%
- Steering5.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 8.21%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 6.97%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 6.77%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 6.3%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.42%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.29%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (21.04%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.31%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.38%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.79%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (10.1%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Kia Carens reliable?
2008 Kia Carenss fail 52.3% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 12 Carens years (4,031 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Kia Carens MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (8.21% of tests), position lamp not working (6.97% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (6.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Kia Carens have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Kia Carens shows 97,912 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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