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GD17 OCX

2017 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,548 mi
Last recorded112,548 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD17 OCX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 112,548 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 112,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2024 96,118 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Oct 2024 95,855 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 81,862 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 67,896 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 67,565 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 55,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 45,437 miles

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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 OCX is a 2017 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 GD17 OCX, 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 OCX registered?

GD17 OCX is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is GD17 OCX safe to buy?

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