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GK17 GFO

2017 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,362 mi
Last recorded76,362 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK17 GFO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 76,362 miles

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 70,791 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 65,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn and 2mm in the tread bar (CHANGE SOON) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn and 3mm in the tread bar (CHANGE SOON) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair no reserve travel (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 59,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and 2.5mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look 80% worn ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 59,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn and 2mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn and 2.5mm in the tread bar (CHANGE SOON ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and 2.5mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look 80% worn ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 49,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 39,525 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 33,691 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 33,691 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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GK17 GFO is a 2017 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GK17 GFO, 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.

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What year was GK17 GFO registered?

GK17 GFO is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 March 2017.

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