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EY18 VXG

2018 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,540 mi
Last recorded62,540 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY18 VXG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 62,540 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 62,365 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 54,076 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 46,677 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 43,681 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 37,104 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 25,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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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EY18 VXG 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 EY18 VXG, 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 EY18 VXG registered?

EY18 VXG is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is EY18 VXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY18 VXG 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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