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DT17 JVE

2017 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,604 mi
Last recorded72,604 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT17 JVE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 72,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs small lip on discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm also worn inner edge, wearing outer edge (225/45 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inside faces pitted around outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 72,604 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs small lip on discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm also worn inner edge, wearing outer edge (225/45 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inside faces pitted around outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 61,547 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 61,547 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 49,031 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 49,030 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 31,632 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 22,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wall has slight damage

Pass 24 Jun 2021 17,670 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 17,670 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 13,728 miles
Pass 21 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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DT17 JVE is a 2017 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DT17 JVE, 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 DT17 JVE registered?

DT17 JVE is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 June 2017.

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