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EM57 WJM

2018 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,876 mi
Last recorded57,876 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM57 WJM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 57,876 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 50,908 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 50,908 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 43,905 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 37,473 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 31,851 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 25,500 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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EM57 WJM is a 2018 Kia Carens in Silver 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 EM57 WJM, 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 EM57 WJM?

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What year was EM57 WJM registered?

EM57 WJM is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is EM57 WJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM57 WJM 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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