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LB17 RXU

2017 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,330 mi
Last recorded95,330 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB17 RXU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 95,330 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, balding edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, bald edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive large oil leak- undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 77,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads look low but hard to see pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 65,770 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 50,555 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark Below maximum but above minimum (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges , Also tread depth at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 36,717 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside tyres Slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 36,651 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside tyres Slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 30,835 miles

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

Pass 16 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 RXU is a 2017 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

LB17 RXU is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 June 2017.

Is LB17 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB17 RXU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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