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AF68 NWM

2018 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,156 mi
Last recorded54,156 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF68 NWM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 54,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 54,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 49,180 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 38,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 30,156 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 20,121 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 19,490 miles

NSF TYRE BALD ON EDEGS OSF TYRE WORN ON EDGES

REAR TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD SLIGHTLY INNER SECTIONS

Fail 10 Sep 2021 19,490 miles

NSF TYRE BALD ON EDEGS OSF TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

REAR TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD SLIGHTLY INNER SECTIONS

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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AF68 NWM is a 2018 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF68 NWM, 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 AF68 NWM registered?

AF68 NWM is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 September 2018.

Is AF68 NWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF68 NWM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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