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2018 KIA Carens 1.6L Petrol · LF18 YBE

LF18 YBE

2018 KIA Carens (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2018. Recorded mileage 81,203 miles. MOT valid until 25/03/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
KIA CARENS
Year / Origin
2018 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 25/03/2027
Road Tax
Untaxed (12/06/2026)
Recorded Mileage
81,203 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25/03/2027
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 12/06/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2018
Engine
1591cc

LF18 YBE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
  • 81,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
78
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✓ No outstanding recalls
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ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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LF18 YBE Mileage History

  1. 21/03/202458,348 mi
  2. 22/03/202458,374 mi+26 mi
  3. 10/03/202568,417 mi+10,043 mi
  4. 09/03/202680,889 mi+12,472 mi
  5. 18/03/202681,203 mi+314 mi

Average of roughly 11,483 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LF18 YBE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 01:28
MOT Analysis

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 (LF18 YBE) between March 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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: “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))”.

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