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AK17 TXE

2017 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,112 mi
Last recorded55,112 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 TXE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 55,112 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 55,112 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 46,635 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 46,635 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 38,598 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 38,552 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 37,380 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 35,896 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 34,106 miles
Pass 18 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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AK17 TXE is a 2017 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol 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 AK17 TXE, 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 AK17 TXE registered?

AK17 TXE is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is AK17 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 TXE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK17 TXE have outstanding finance?

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