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EY68 YHW

2018 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY68 YHW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 110,845 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 110,845 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 86,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 86,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17v xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 66,650 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 66,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall egg 225/45/17 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 47,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 47,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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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EY68 YHW is a 2018 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EY68 YHW, 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 EY68 YHW registered?

EY68 YHW is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 September 2018.

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