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AU18 LMJ

2018 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,003 mi
Last recorded73,003 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 LMJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 73,003 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 73,003 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2025 63,834 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 63,832 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 50,775 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 42,258 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 38,464 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 25,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 19,803 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 19,803 miles

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

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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AU18 LMJ is a 2018 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU18 LMJ, 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 AU18 LMJ registered?

AU18 LMJ is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is AU18 LMJ safe to buy?

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