2018 Kia Carens · 5,386 MOT tests
2018 Kia Carens reliability
2018 Kia Carenss fail 22.9% of first MOT tests, 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 12 Carens years (5,386 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Carenss: 35.6%)
- 22.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Carenss: 35.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 47% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 39,162
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,386
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 64% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.8% of tests fail here (418% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Kia Carens
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.4%
- Brakes6.3%
- Lights and electrics6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Seat belts and airbags1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Suspension0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.05%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.51%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.97%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.76%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.63%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 1.52%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (16.1%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.39%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.37%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.74%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (5.51%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.16%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Kia Carens reliable?
2018 Kia Carenss fail 22.9% of first MOT tests, 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 12 Carens years (5,386 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Kia Carens MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (4.05% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.51% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.97% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Kia Carens have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Kia Carens shows 39,162 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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