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AY17 VUO

2017 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,027 mi
Last recorded132,027 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Carens44,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 VUO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 132,027 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 132,027 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 110,206 miles

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

engine oil level low

Fail 26 Feb 2025 110,204 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine oil level low

Pass 21 Feb 2024 85,523 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 85,516 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 66,805 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 50,301 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 38,036 miles

Unable to check rear seats and seat belts

Pass 21 Feb 2020 28,700 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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AY17 VUO is a 2017 Kia Carens in Silver 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 AY17 VUO, 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 AY17 VUO registered?

AY17 VUO is a 2017 Kia Carens, first registered on 16 March 2017.

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