MOT Status
ValidMileage
129,778 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back. Fuel tank area. (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Knocking noise in steering. (2.2.2 (c))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Brake hose burst and leaking. (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back. Fuel tank area. (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Knocking noise in steering. (2.2.2 (c))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A18 RDF is a 2013 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 2013 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 64,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 A18 RDF, 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 13 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A18 RDF registered?
A18 RDF is a 2013 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 September 2013.
Is A18 RDF safe to buy?
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