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ET18 LJA

2018 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,862 mi
Last recorded64,862 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET18 LJA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2026 64,862 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 55,755 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 47,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jun 2023 40,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 33,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner + outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner + outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 25,892 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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ET18 LJA is a 2018 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ET18 LJA, 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

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What year was ET18 LJA registered?

ET18 LJA is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is ET18 LJA safe to buy?

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