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KU17 ECL

2017 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,957 mi
Last recorded75,957 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU17 ECL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 75,957 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 72,072 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 65,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge (215/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (215/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (215/50R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (215/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 60,365 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 60,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 45,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in side edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 21,353 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 20,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 10,122 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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KU17 ECL 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 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KU17 ECL, 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 KU17 ECL registered?

KU17 ECL is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 25 July 2017.

Is KU17 ECL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU17 ECL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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