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FV17 YAK

2017 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,572 mi
Last recorded108,572 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 YAK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 108,572 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 108,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 103,366 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 103,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 98,902 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to step / miss shape inner tread

Offside Rear tyre starting to step / miss shape inner tread

Pass 4 Jul 2023 90,825 miles

rear brake pads are getting low

undertray fitted

engine cover fitted

o/s/r tyre is going out of shape

Fail 23 Jun 2023 90,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

o/s/r tyre is going out of shape

rear brake pads are getting low

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2022 68,102 miles

Nearside Park brake effort slightly weak

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 47,621 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 47,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 34,507 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt three seats fitted in rear

Fail 16 Jun 2020 34,507 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt three seats fitted in rear

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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FV17 YAK is a 2017 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FV17 YAK, 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 FV17 YAK registered?

FV17 YAK is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 June 2017.

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