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LB18 WFR

2018 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,566 mi
Last recorded73,566 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB18 WFR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 73,566 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 73,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 63,183 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 54,127 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 44,321 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))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 30,903 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 20,283 miles

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 WFR is a 2018 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LB18 WFR, 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 WFR registered?

LB18 WFR is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 July 2018.

Is LB18 WFR safe to buy?

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