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AO18 OBN

2018 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,278 mi
Last recorded67,278 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 OBN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 67,278 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 57,441 miles

some corrosion of n/s/r and o/s/r outer edge of brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2023 43,010 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 43,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2022 39,812 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 39,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2021 29,683 miles

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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AO18 OBN is a 2018 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO18 OBN, 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 AO18 OBN registered?

AO18 OBN is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 May 2018.

Is AO18 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 OBN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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