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AO17 BLZ

2017 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,049 mi
Last recorded63,049 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 BLZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 63,049 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 3 Jan 2026 63,049 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 23 Jan 2025 56,966 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 56,961 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 51,723 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 48,526 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 48,496 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 34,666 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 34,638 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 23,471 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 16,345 miles
Pass 10 Jul 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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AO17 BLZ is a 2017 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO17 BLZ, 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 AO17 BLZ registered?

AO17 BLZ is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 18 July 2017.

Is AO17 BLZ safe to buy?

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