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LD18 POF

2018 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,548 mi
Last recorded42,548 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD18 POF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 42,548 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. On limit. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 42,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall damaged. Inner cords exposed. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. 2nd row seat. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sunvisor extensions which wont stow away on both front visors.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. On limit. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 39,570 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 35,394 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Park brake travel.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. Offside also has nail in tread. 2058/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 35,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner cords also exposed. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Park brake travel.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. Offside also has nail in tread. 2058/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2023 29,605 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 24,395 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))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 19,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Apr 2021 19,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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LD18 POF is a 2018 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel 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 LD18 POF, 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 LD18 POF registered?

LD18 POF is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 May 2018.

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