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LA18 WKE

2018 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,912 mi
Last recorded145,912 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA18 WKE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 145,912 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 134,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 134,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 121,470 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 105,693 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 89,382 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 89,361 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 77,128 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 54,670 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 32,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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LA18 WKE is a 2018 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LA18 WKE, 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 LA18 WKE registered?

LA18 WKE is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 August 2018.

Is LA18 WKE safe to buy?

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