MOT Status
ValidMileage
185,037 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.
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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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