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EK18 APV

2018 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,102 mi
Last recorded78,102 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 APV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 78,102 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 78,102 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 70,647 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 70,647 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2024 62,211 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 52,575 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 42,047 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 31,555 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 31,555 miles

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

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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EK18 APV is a 2018 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel 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 EK18 APV, 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 EK18 APV?

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What year was EK18 APV registered?

EK18 APV is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is EK18 APV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK18 APV 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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