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GF18 CMV

2018 Kia Carens

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,020 mi
Last recorded26,020 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF18 CMV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 26,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 22,820 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 18,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 14,902 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 14,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 10,945 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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GF18 CMV is a 2018 Kia Carens in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF18 CMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF18 CMV registered?

GF18 CMV is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is GF18 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF18 CMV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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