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DT17 JVF

2017 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,107 mi
Last recorded48,107 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT17 JVF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 48,107 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 38,220 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 May 2025 38,220 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 May 2024 27,985 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 17,857 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 7,759 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 7,060 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 6,375 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 6,375 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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 JVF is a 2017 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JVF, 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 JVF registered?

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

Is DT17 JVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT17 JVF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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