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BJ18 UYN

2018 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,529 mi
Last recorded35,529 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 UYN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 35,529 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 34,722 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 33,475 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 31,053 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2022 29,218 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Apr 2022 29,218 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 27,851 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 27,849 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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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BJ18 UYN is a 2018 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ18 UYN, 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 BJ18 UYN registered?

BJ18 UYN is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 6 April 2018.

Is BJ18 UYN safe to buy?

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