MOT Status
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109,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear disc red from heat
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear disc red from heat
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside hand brake performance low
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the Kia Carens?
Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LA17 EFM is a 2017 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 LA17 EFM, 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 LA17 EFM registered?
LA17 EFM is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 5 July 2017.
Is LA17 EFM safe to buy?
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