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LC17 ESG

2017 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,493 mi
Last recorded120,493 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC17 ESG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 120,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 109,951 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 98,810 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 87,682 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 77,805 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 63,298 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 60,104 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 45,533 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 25,881 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 3,664 miles

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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LC17 ESG is a 2017 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LC17 ESG, 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 LC17 ESG registered?

LC17 ESG is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 19 May 2017.

Is LC17 ESG safe to buy?

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