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KV68 WFW

2018 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,076 mi
Last recorded90,076 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV68 WFW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 90,076 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 78,470 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 60,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre's 2. 0 mm & low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 60,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low dip beam low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre's 2. 0 mm & low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 50,099 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 45,316 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 45,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 35,631 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2021 34,537 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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KV68 WFW is a 2018 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KV68 WFW, 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 KV68 WFW registered?

KV68 WFW is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 October 2018.

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