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LC17 EVG

2017 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,106 mi
Last recorded92,106 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 92,106 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 92,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 79,514 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush letting go on bonding some movement present (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 79,505 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure Wheel arch liner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure Wheel arch liner fouling tyre (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush letting go on bonding some movement present (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 67,839 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 67,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge bald (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 57,025 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad only just meets minimum requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 35,612 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 35,612 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 EVG is a 2017 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EVG, 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 EVG registered?

LC17 EVG is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 8 June 2017.

Is LC17 EVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC17 EVG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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