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BD18 VGM

2018 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,037 mi
Last recorded185,037 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD18 VGM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 185,037 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 175,754 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 166,681 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 166,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 152,660 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 152,369 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 141,425 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 141,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 127,893 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 117,454 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 102,269 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 89,047 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 77,387 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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BD18 VGM is a 2018 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD18 VGM, 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 BD18 VGM registered?

BD18 VGM is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is BD18 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD18 VGM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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