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GJ68 UZA

2018 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,902 mi
Last recorded138,902 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Carens40,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ68 UZA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 138,902 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 138,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 113,438 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 78,055 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 77,795 miles

Emissions unable to be completed First acceleration stuck at max engine RPM, had to switch off and stall vehicle (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (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))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 44,941 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 41,319 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 30,278 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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GJ68 UZA is a 2018 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel 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 GJ68 UZA, 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.

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What year was GJ68 UZA registered?

GJ68 UZA is a 2018 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 October 2018.

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