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AP17 NNK

2017 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,845 mi
Last recorded76,845 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 NNK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 76,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 72,945 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 68,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 68,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 62,662 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 62,662 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 58,593 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 58,593 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 46,472 miles

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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AP17 NNK is a 2017 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AP17 NNK, 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 AP17 NNK registered?

AP17 NNK is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 August 2017.

Is AP17 NNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 NNK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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