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B3 OPA

2018 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,420 mi
Last recorded66,420 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 OPA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 66,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting to both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 56,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 46,423 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 38,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 26,320 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 16,859 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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B3 OPA is a 2018 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B3 OPA, 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 B3 OPA registered?

B3 OPA is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 4 July 2018.

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