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KE18 NWL

2018 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,094 mi
Last recorded61,094 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE18 NWL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 61,094 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 58,859 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2025 57,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 44,513 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 42,576 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 40,331 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 38,289 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2023 34,976 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 31,702 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 27,629 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 24,577 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 23,291 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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KE18 NWL is a 2018 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KE18 NWL, 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 KE18 NWL?

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What year was KE18 NWL registered?

KE18 NWL is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 August 2018.

Is KE18 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE18 NWL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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