2018 KIA Carens 1.6L Petrol · LP02 FAB
2018 KIA Carens (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 58,957 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LP02 FAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 58,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LP02 FAB Mileage History
- 14/07/202344,210 mi
- 02/07/202449,191 mi+4,981 mi
- 23/06/202554,060 mi+4,869 mi
- 22/06/202658,956 mi+4,896 mi
- 23/06/202658,957 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,010 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LP02 FAB 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 (LP02 FAB) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 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 (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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