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YK17 VRX

2017 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,220 mi
Last recorded84,220 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 VRX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 84,220 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 84,220 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 82,507 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 73,267 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 66,519 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 60,322 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jul 2021 53,201 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 47,397 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 46,417 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 46,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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YK17 VRX is a 2017 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 YK17 VRX, 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 YK17 VRX registered?

YK17 VRX is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is YK17 VRX safe to buy?

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