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DV18 VFU

2018 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,257 mi
Last recorded71,257 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV18 VFU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 71,257 miles

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

handbrake is close to minimum effort

Pass 17 Feb 2025 58,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer

Fail 17 Feb 2025 58,038 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 45,929 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2023 36,819 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 30,515 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 24,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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DV18 VFU is a 2018 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DV18 VFU, 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 DV18 VFU registered?

DV18 VFU is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is DV18 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV18 VFU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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