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FY17 VYP

2017 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,005 mi
Last recorded54,005 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 VYP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 54,005 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 54,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 47,477 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 36,597 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 27,296 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 21,099 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 18,888 miles

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2020 15,955 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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FY17 VYP is a 2017 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY17 VYP, 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 FY17 VYP?

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What year was FY17 VYP registered?

FY17 VYP is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is FY17 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY17 VYP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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