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LD18 USW

2018 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,167 mi
Last recorded34,167 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 34,167 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 30,656 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 27,538 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 23,764 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 20,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 15,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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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LD18 USW is a 2018 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LD18 USW, 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 USW registered?

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

Is LD18 USW safe to buy?

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