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NG68 LWJ

2019 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,814 mi
Last recorded85,814 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2019 Kia Carens41,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG68 LWJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 85,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 85,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 71,630 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - at 4mm and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 59,408 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 59,406 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant level low - below minimum

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 46,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm and worn on edges - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4mm and worn on edges - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2023 46,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking to cords and worn on edges - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking to cords and worn on edges - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm and worn on edges - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4mm and worn on edges - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 31,956 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 30 May 2022 31,956 miles

under trays fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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NG68 LWJ is a 2019 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2019 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 41,488 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG68 LWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 7 years old, this Kia Carens is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NG68 LWJ registered?

NG68 LWJ is a 2019 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 January 2019.

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