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LB18 OMK

2018 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,645 mi
Last recorded67,645 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB18 OMK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 67,645 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2026 67,640 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2025 55,576 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Jul 2025 55,573 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Jul 2024 44,774 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2023 30,444 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 20,824 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 10,247 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Jul 2021 10,247 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 OMK is a 2018 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OMK, 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 LB18 OMK registered?

LB18 OMK is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 July 2018.

Is LB18 OMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB18 OMK shows 9 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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