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BK18 ZTZ

2018 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,842 mi
Last recorded51,842 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 ZTZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 51,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to age crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to age crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 51,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to age crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer sleeving (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to age crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 47,412 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 47,412 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 42,949 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 37,190 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 30,270 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 30,270 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 22,918 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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BK18 ZTZ is a 2018 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol 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 BK18 ZTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK18 ZTZ?

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What year was BK18 ZTZ registered?

BK18 ZTZ is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is BK18 ZTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK18 ZTZ 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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