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GF18 DCX

2018 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,295 mi
Last recorded92,295 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF18 DCX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 92,295 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 92,293 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 83,397 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective assembly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 83,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning with brake light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective assembly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 72,372 miles

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2023 61,765 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 50,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 38,855 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 DCX is a 2018 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GF18 DCX, 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

How do I check the history of GF18 DCX?

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What year was GF18 DCX registered?

GF18 DCX is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is GF18 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF18 DCX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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