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LB18 JXU

2018 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,761 mi
Last recorded56,761 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB18 JXU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 56,761 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 48,305 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyre edge wear

Pass 26 Sep 2023 39,979 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 39,978 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 27,958 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 27,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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LB18 JXU is a 2018 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LB18 JXU, 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

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What year was LB18 JXU registered?

LB18 JXU is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 June 2018.

Is LB18 JXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB18 JXU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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