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LA17 HCO

2017 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,489 mi
Last recorded109,489 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA17 HCO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 109,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 86,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 65,876 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 65,876 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 42,219 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 41,797 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 28,310 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 13,521 miles
Pass 29 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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LA17 HCO is a 2017 Kia Carens in White 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 LA17 HCO, 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 HCO registered?

LA17 HCO is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 7 July 2017.

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