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FV66 XRJ

2017 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,284 mi
Last recorded55,284 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV66 XRJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 55,284 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 48,266 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 40,485 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 34,013 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 28,557 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 23,626 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 19,103 miles

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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FV66 XRJ 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 100%.

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 FV66 XRJ, 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

How do I check the history of FV66 XRJ?

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What year was FV66 XRJ registered?

FV66 XRJ is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 January 2017.

Is FV66 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV66 XRJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV66 XRJ have outstanding finance?

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