2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Kia Carens MOT pass rate and common faults

1,547 MOT tests in 2024. 74.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time74.0%
Failed or needed repairs26.0%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,547 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
    96 marked dangerous
  2. Stop lamp: not working2.9%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    40 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    38 marked dangerous
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.4%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics10.7%
  2. Brakes9.9%
  3. Tyres8.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  6. Seat belts & airbags2.0%
  7. Suspension0.8%
  8. Body & chassis0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Kia Carens?

In 2024, 74.0% of 2018 Kia Carens cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,547 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Kia Carens?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; stop lamp: not working; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Kia Carens reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).