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LC17 ETZ

2017 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,344 mi
Last recorded60,344 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 60,344 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 60,341 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 54,003 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiencies only just met requirements, significantly lower o/s

Fail 5 Nov 2024 53,989 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 46,315 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 46,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2022 37,719 miles

all tyre treads are 3mm

Pass 17 Nov 2021 29,477 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 24,877 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 24,688 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 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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LC17 ETZ is a 2017 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LC17 ETZ, 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 LC17 ETZ registered?

LC17 ETZ is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 23 May 2017.

Is LC17 ETZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC17 ETZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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