2018 KIA Carens 1.7L Diesel · LS18 GTF
2018 KIA Carens (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2018. Recorded mileage 81,967 miles. MOT valid until 29/01/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1685cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LS18 GTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 81,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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LS18 GTF Mileage History
- 25/01/202460,395 mi
- 25/01/202460,395 mi
- 08/01/202573,263 mi+12,868 mi
- 08/01/202573,263 mi
- 30/01/202681,967 mi+8,704 mi
Average of roughly 10,707 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS18 GTF 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 (LS18 GTF) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 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 (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (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 Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and out of shape (5.2.3 ”.
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