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GL10 OBD

2010 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,844 mi
Last recorded93,844 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Carens64,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 OBD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 93,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 93,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 88,635 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 88,631 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 87,142 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 87,142 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 82,606 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 82,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 77,280 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 77,280 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 69,533 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2019 69,533 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 60,739 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,858 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 44,576 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 35,794 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,686 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 26,686 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 26,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 21,640 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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GL10 OBD is a 2010 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2010 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 64,295 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 GL10 OBD, 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 16 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GL10 OBD is a 2010 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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