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GD17 HXV

2017 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

180,498 mi
Last recorded180,498 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD17 HXV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 180,498 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 162,164 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 162,164 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 141,591 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users recommended checking (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 124,133 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 107,116 miles

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

Front wiper blades poor condition

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and uneven.Strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 91,718 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 79,964 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 77,465 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 68,904 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 60,590 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 50,754 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 41,289 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 32,607 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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GD17 HXV is a 2017 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2017 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 44,930 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 GD17 HXV, 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 9 years old, this Kia Carens is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD17 HXV registered?

GD17 HXV is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 6 June 2017.

Is GD17 HXV safe to buy?

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