KIA CARENS2017 · 1.7L Diesel

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 20 January 2026 at 53,429 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. This follows a period of consistent passes in 2023, 2024, and 2025, suggesting that the mechanical and structural components have remained within acceptable tolerances without recurring major failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. Between January 2023 and January 2026, the car covered 18,639 miles, showing a consistent and low-usage trend. The record shows a single failure on 19 January 2024 at 40,704 miles, but the vehicle passed the re-test on the same day. This suggests a minor, easily rectifiable defect that was addressed immediately by the owner rather than a systemic mechanical failure or a history of neglected maintenance. While the digital record is clean, low-mileage vehicles require the buyer to inspect for issues associated with long periods of standing. An inspection should check for perished rubber components, such as tyre sidewalls and suspension bushes, which can degrade regardless of distance driven. The buyer should also verify the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, as infrequent use often leads to uneven wear or seized calipers. Given the age of the vehicle, a physical check of the chassis for structural rust remains prudent, though no MOT advisories have flagged such concerns to date.