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AV18 OPD

2018 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,605 mi
Last recorded61,605 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 OPD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 61,605 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 61,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 51,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 43,138 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 43,138 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 34,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 26,484 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 19,613 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 19,613 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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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AV18 OPD is a 2018 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV18 OPD, 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 AV18 OPD registered?

AV18 OPD is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is AV18 OPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV18 OPD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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