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FY18 EDR

2018 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,962 mi
Last recorded124,962 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY18 EDR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 124,962 miles

Clutch pipe leaking at gearbox end [Plastic connection]

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack lower o/s of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 124,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Belt twisted. (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Light on. (5.2.3 (h))

Clutch pipe leaking at gearbox end [Plastic connection]

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack lower o/s of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 99,710 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack lower o/s of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 99,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inside pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc showing signs of being hot.

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack lower o/s of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 62,150 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inside. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 62,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inside. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 35,962 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 28,995 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))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 22,594 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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FY18 EDR 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 66.7%.

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 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 FY18 EDR, 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 FY18 EDR registered?

FY18 EDR is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 April 2018.

Is FY18 EDR safe to buy?

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