2018 KIA Carens 1.6L Petrol · LC18 SJU
2018 KIA Carens (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 68,586 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC18 SJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 68,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC18 SJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Kia Carens (LC18 SJU) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LC18 SJU Mileage History
- 30/05/202338,123 mi
- 25/05/202450,832 mi+12,709 mi
- 24/05/202561,908 mi+11,076 mi
- 21/05/202668,342 mi+6,434 mi
- 28/05/202668,586 mi+244 mi
Average of roughly 10,170 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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