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LG17 FKW

2017 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,259 mi
Last recorded75,259 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG17 FKW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 75,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 64,855 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 52,007 miles

Parking brake travel high

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s , inner faces pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 51,984 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake travel high

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s , inner faces pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 37,285 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 36,159 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 36,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 30,805 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 26,425 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 26,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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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LG17 FKW 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 70%.

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 LG17 FKW, 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 LG17 FKW registered?

LG17 FKW is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is LG17 FKW safe to buy?

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