2018 KIA Carens 1.7L Diesel · PN18 AWR
2018 KIA Carens (1.7L, diesel). First registered 06 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 58,521 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PN18 AWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 58,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PN18 AWR Mileage History
- 09/02/202455,395 mi
- 20/03/202558,165 mi+2,770 mi
- 20/03/202558,165 mi
- 24/07/202658,521 mi+356 mi
- 30/07/202658,521 mi
Average of roughly 1,266 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PN18 AWR 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 (PN18 AWR) between February 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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