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LB17 KXW

2017 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,969 mi
Last recorded56,969 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB17 KXW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 56,969 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 56,969 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split open and very worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread and low on tread and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edges of tread and age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 43,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside Rear rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Oct 2023 31,803 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 31,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 29,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 10 Jul 2021 26,649 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 11 Jul 2020 19,740 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Center row middle seat ()

Pass 9 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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LB17 KXW 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 LB17 KXW, 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 LB17 KXW registered?

LB17 KXW is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 July 2017.

Is LB17 KXW safe to buy?

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