2018 KIA Carens 1.7L Diesel · FG68 OMA

The 2018 Kia Carens presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 October 2025 at 28,424 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, recurring advisories, or structural concerns across the available history. Recorded mileage sits low for an eight-year-old vehicle, totalling 28,424 miles or roughly 3,553 miles per year. The tests chart steady, light use: 12,218 miles on 2 December 2022, 14,104 miles on 5 October 2023, 21,381 miles on 4 October 2024, and 28,424 miles on 2 October 2025. A failed test on 4 October 2023 at 14,104 miles was followed by a pass the next day with no defects logged, indicating a clerical or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. No rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps appear in the data. The clean MOT record gives no flagged items for suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection given the low mileage and likely periods of standing. Dormant use can conceal perished rubber components, flat-spotted tyres, and seized calipers not caught in a static test. Previous owners appear to have kept basic upkeep current, with no skipped tests or ignored advisories. Verify service history and check underside structural integrity for moisture-related corrosion before purchase, as the MOT offers no evidence either way on routine maintenance beyond the annual test.