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GM17 FOC

2017 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,175 mi
Last recorded61,175 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM17 FOC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 61,175 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 60,373 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 59,649 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 55,129 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 55,129 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 46,085 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 38,222 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 31,264 miles

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 7 Jun 2020

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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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GM17 FOC is a 2017 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GM17 FOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GM17 FOC registered?

GM17 FOC is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 June 2017.

Is GM17 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM17 FOC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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