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EO18 PCF

2018 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,457 mi
Last recorded59,457 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO18 PCF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 59,457 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 47,976 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 37,101 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 27,068 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 18,910 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 18,910 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 13,718 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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EO18 PCF is a 2018 Kia Carens in Blue 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 EO18 PCF, 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 EO18 PCF?

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What year was EO18 PCF registered?

EO18 PCF is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 14 March 2018.

Is EO18 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO18 PCF 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.

Does EO18 PCF have outstanding finance?

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