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LC18 RHA

2018 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,604 mi
Last recorded69,604 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC18 RHA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 69,604 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 69,604 miles

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

Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Item removed from both belts to allow correct operation (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 60,838 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 49,929 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 41,055 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 30,203 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 30,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner 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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LC18 RHA is a 2018 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC18 RHA, 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 LC18 RHA registered?

LC18 RHA is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 June 2018.

Is LC18 RHA safe to buy?

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