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LD18 USV

2018 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,376 mi
Last recorded81,376 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD18 USV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 81,376 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 81,374 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2025 70,410 miles
Fail 26 May 2025 70,410 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative NO EFFORT RECORDED (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 56,666 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

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

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

expansion bottle empty

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2023 45,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edge 225/45/17 Dot:0418 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jun 2023 45,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and worn on inner edge 225/45/17 Dot:0418 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edge 225/45/17 Dot:0418 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 May 2022 31,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45/17

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise rear brake discs lightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Fail 23 May 2022 31,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45/17

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise rear brake discs lightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 19 Jun 2021 17,227 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 17,227 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both shuddering (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively only just meets requirements (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (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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LD18 USV is a 2018 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 USV, 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 USV registered?

LD18 USV is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 June 2018.

Is LD18 USV safe to buy?

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