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GH18 HNU

2018 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,302 mi
Last recorded61,302 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH18 HNU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 61,302 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 61,300 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17, inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 56,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 ZR 17 94 W XL Rapid P609 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 ZR 17 94 W XL Rapid P609 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 50,375 miles

Rear brake discs corroded, but pads are ok

Pass 5 Jun 2023 43,959 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake discs corroded, but pads are ok

TPMS light on

Pass 16 Jun 2022 37,385 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 30,059 miles

Offside front wiper blade split, but clearing screen ok

Offside wing mirror indicator pale

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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GH18 HNU 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 GH18 HNU, 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 GH18 HNU registered?

GH18 HNU is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is GH18 HNU safe to buy?

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