2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Kia Carens MOT pass rate and common faults

906 MOT tests in 2024. 48.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time48.1%
Failed or needed repairs51.9%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 906 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.6%
  4. Stop lamp: not working6.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    73 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.4%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.3%
    47 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%
    49 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics40.5%
  2. Brakes35.7%
  3. Suspension27.4%
  4. Tyres11.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.7%
  7. Steering5.7%
  8. Body & chassis5.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.9%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Kia Carens?

In 2024, 48.1% of 2008 Kia Carens cars passed their MOT first time, across 906 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Kia Carens?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Kia Carens reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).