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KW18 NVE

2018 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,781 mi
Last recorded59,781 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW18 NVE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 59,781 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2024 48,316 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 47,998 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 44,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 37,485 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 29,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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KW18 NVE is a 2018 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 KW18 NVE, 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 KW18 NVE?

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What year was KW18 NVE registered?

KW18 NVE is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 June 2018.

Is KW18 NVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW18 NVE shows 6 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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