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AX17 KNZ

2017 Kia Carens

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,226 mi
Last recorded47,226 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX17 KNZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 47,226 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 39,145 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 39,144 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 31,271 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 31,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 21,336 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 21,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 17,102 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side+off side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side+off side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 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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AX17 KNZ is a 2017 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 AX17 KNZ, 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 AX17 KNZ registered?

AX17 KNZ is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is AX17 KNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX17 KNZ 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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