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AV17 NUJ

2017 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,910 mi
Last recorded73,910 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 NUJ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 73,910 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear. ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2026 73,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear. ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 57,873 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 57,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 46,989 miles

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

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

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

Test carried out in wet condition

Pass 26 May 2023 37,804 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 34,022 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 23,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AV17 NUJ is a 2017 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV17 NUJ, 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 AV17 NUJ registered?

AV17 NUJ is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is AV17 NUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV17 NUJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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