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EN17 WZV

2017 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,560 mi
Last recorded72,560 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN17 WZV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 72,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has a crack (0.1 (b))

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

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))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn on edge

Pass 3 Jul 2025 66,364 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak around radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just showing a tread pattern on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp fitted in o/s door mirror has a damaged lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jul 2024 57,477 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn stepped from inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2023 49,278 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 49,278 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative re set all tyre pressures (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 41,932 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 33,304 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just showing a tread pattern on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge not showing a tread pattern on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s and n/s of windscreen stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 25,090 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s and n/s of windscreen stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 25,090 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s and n/s of windscreen stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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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EN17 WZV 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 EN17 WZV, 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 EN17 WZV registered?

EN17 WZV is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 12 July 2017.

Is EN17 WZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN17 WZV 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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