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PF17 SZJ

2017 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,530 mi
Last recorded156,530 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF17 SZJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 156,530 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 145,258 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 144,936 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 134,081 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 118,133 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 99,993 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,899 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 71,932 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 54,036 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 54,036 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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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PF17 SZJ is a 2017 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PF17 SZJ, 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 PF17 SZJ registered?

PF17 SZJ is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 June 2017.

Is PF17 SZJ safe to buy?

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