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3889KNP

2018 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,894 mi
Last recorded141,894 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3889KNP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 141,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 141,585 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 122,574 miles

o/s/f tyre wall damaged-borderline

Fail 11 Dec 2024 121,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong kick (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong kick (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre wall damaged-borderline

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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3889KNP is a 2018 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2018 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 40,380 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3889KNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Carens is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 3889KNP registered?

3889KNP is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 August 2018.

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