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LB17 NGY

2017 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,239 mi
Last recorded89,239 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 89,239 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of age

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 89,237 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres showing signs of age

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 77,408 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 61,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 61,616 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 50,708 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 39,160 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly age cracked almost to extent of ply/cods becoming visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly age cracked almost to extent of ply/cods becoming visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

tested in wet conditions

Pass 24 Aug 2021 25,798 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2020 18,374 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and under trays fitted

front wipers streaking / smearing

Fail 31 Aug 2020 18,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and under trays fitted

front wipers streaking / smearing

Pass 11 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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LB17 NGY is a 2017 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LB17 NGY, 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 NGY registered?

LB17 NGY is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 June 2017.

Is LB17 NGY safe to buy?

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