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LB66 YCJ

2017 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,822 mi
Last recorded64,822 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB66 YCJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 64,822 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

play in rear gearbox mount

Pass 31 Mar 2025 59,025 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 59,018 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Park brake travel slightly more than normal.

Pass 5 Aug 2024 52,779 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))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 45,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked and full of condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 39,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 36,189 miles

NEARSIDE REAR FOG LIGHT CRACKED / INSECURE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE CORNERING LIGHTS NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE OUTER BODY SILL DAMAGED ( CENTRE )

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORRISION ( INNER )

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 36,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

NEARSIDE REAR FOG LIGHT CRACKED / INSECURE

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective INSECURE (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE CORNERING LIGHTS NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE OUTER BODY SILL DAMAGED ( CENTRE )

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORRISION ( INNER )

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 28,910 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 22,893 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NEARSIDE REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

TEMPORARY REPAIR TO NEARSIDE REAR FOG LAMP

Fail 8 Jan 2020 22,893 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached LENS CRACKED/CONDENSATION IN LAMP. (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NEARSIDE REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

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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LB66 YCJ is a 2017 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 LB66 YCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB66 YCJ registered?

LB66 YCJ is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 January 2017.

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