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GF15 YXC

2015 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,827 mi
Last recorded91,827 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Carens55,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF15 YXC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 91,827 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 91,827 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 81,858 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 81,857 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 74,158 miles

Handbrake lever high

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 74,143 miles

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

Handbrake lever high

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 68,336 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 68,322 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade leaves screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 68,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced A post damaged and spot welds broken (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play locking device loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable road wheel out of alignment due to damage (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade leaves the windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 68,105 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 68,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 62,682 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 49,539 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 43,129 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 33,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wiper split

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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GF15 YXC is a 2015 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2015 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 55,640 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 GF15 YXC, 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 11 years old, this Kia Carens is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GF15 YXC registered?

GF15 YXC is a 2015 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 April 2015.

Is GF15 YXC safe to buy?

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