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FA18 GYZ

2018 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,874 mi
Last recorded37,874 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA18 GYZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 37,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin [ASAP] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 26,109 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 24,624 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 21,552 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 21,540 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged Boot (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 18,357 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Boot seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 14,523 miles

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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FA18 GYZ is a 2018 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 40,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA18 GYZ, 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 8 years old, this Kia Carens is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FA18 GYZ registered?

FA18 GYZ is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is FA18 GYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA18 GYZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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