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HT17 JHZ

2017 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,111 mi
Last recorded50,111 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT17 JHZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 50,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 43,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 32,694 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 28,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 28,550 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2021 23,963 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 23,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 19,665 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2020

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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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HT17 JHZ is a 2017 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HT17 JHZ, 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 HT17 JHZ registered?

HT17 JHZ is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is HT17 JHZ safe to buy?

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