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BC17 DWG

2017 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,929 mi
Last recorded126,929 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 DWG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 126,929 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side right192 left15 (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 105,050 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 83,222 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 64,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 43,767 miles

Offside Front tyre on 2mm wearbars

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 27,513 miles
Pass 22 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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BC17 DWG is a 2017 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BC17 DWG, 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 BC17 DWG registered?

BC17 DWG is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is BC17 DWG safe to buy?

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