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AO17 LBU

2017 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,658 mi
Last recorded99,658 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 LBU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 99,658 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides and pads wearing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 90,707 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 79,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear (ROW 3) seats down at time of test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres slightly misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 67,301 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 54,499 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 45,406 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking on outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 39,695 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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AO17 LBU is a 2017 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO17 LBU, 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 AO17 LBU registered?

AO17 LBU is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is AO17 LBU safe to buy?

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