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LC18 RHE

2018 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,687 mi
Last recorded56,687 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 56,687 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 56,638 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2025 50,008 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 50,005 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 43,039 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 33,852 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 33,850 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 25,536 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 19,603 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 15,075 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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LC18 RHE is a 2018 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RHE, 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 RHE registered?

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

Is LC18 RHE safe to buy?

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