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GU17 KZK

2017 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,729 mi
Last recorded62,729 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU17 KZK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 62,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear moisture rear brake caliper

covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2025 57,234 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2024 48,737 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 41,725 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 35,130 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 28,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2020 22,235 miles

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

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

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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GU17 KZK is a 2017 Kia Carens in Black 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 GU17 KZK, 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 GU17 KZK registered?

GU17 KZK is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 March 2017.

Is GU17 KZK safe to buy?

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