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LC18 SFY

2018 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,199 mi
Last recorded72,199 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC18 SFY
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 72,199 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 72,187 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 63,352 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 53,229 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 37,936 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 26,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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LC18 SFY is a 2018 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC18 SFY, 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 SFY registered?

LC18 SFY is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is LC18 SFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC18 SFY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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