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FN18 ZLZ

2018 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,595 mi
Last recorded65,595 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN18 ZLZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 65,595 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 65,595 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2025 53,828 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 44,696 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 36,857 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 28,601 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 21,036 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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FN18 ZLZ 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 FN18 ZLZ, 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 FN18 ZLZ?

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What year was FN18 ZLZ registered?

FN18 ZLZ is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 April 2018.

Is FN18 ZLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN18 ZLZ 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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