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KF17 GUW

2017 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,249 mi
Last recorded127,249 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF17 GUW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 127,249 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 127,249 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 112,041 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 94,522 miles

cut in osr tyre

front pads low

front wipers smear screen

rear seat belts not checked seats folded for storage

Pass 22 Aug 2022 68,309 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 51,658 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 36,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Jul 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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KF17 GUW is a 2017 Kia Carens in Blue 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 KF17 GUW, 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 KF17 GUW registered?

KF17 GUW is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is KF17 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF17 GUW 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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