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FD18 EWP

2018 Kia Carens

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,247 mi
Last recorded72,247 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD18 EWP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 72,247 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 72,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 61,813 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 48,454 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 34,066 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 19,426 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 17,983 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 17,983 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (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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FD18 EWP is a 2018 Kia Carens in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD18 EWP, 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 FD18 EWP registered?

FD18 EWP is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is FD18 EWP safe to buy?

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