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2017 KIA Carens 1.7L Diesel · FP17 YNM

FP17 YNM

2017 KIA Carens (1.7L, diesel). First registered 10 Aug 2017. Recorded mileage 62,173 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
KIA CARENS
Year / Origin
2017 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 19 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
62,173 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 19 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2017
Engine
1685cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2017 Kia Carens presents a clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 14 August 2025 at 62,173 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend is stable across all available history. Every annual examination from 2021 through 2025 returned a pass with no advisories or faults raised by the tester. Annual mileage averages around 6,900 miles, consistent with typical use for a nine-year-old vehicle. The records show steady accumulation: 39,229 miles in August 2021, rising to 44,950 by August 2022, 50,421 in August 2023, 56,047 in August 2024, and 62,173 in August 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the sequence, and the DVSA data is sparse in faults but clean throughout. With no advisories logged on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, calipers, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion, the MOT record implies the previous owner kept basic upkeep current. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underbody condition and brake component wear, since the tests recorded no measurements and consumables such as tyres or wiper blades were not flagged. Given the absence of recurring mechanical or structural issues across five consecutive passes, the vehicle shows no worsening pattern requiring immediate intervention. Prospective purchasers should verify service history and confirm live condition of wear items not captured by the MOT, but the official record supports a sound used-car proposition.
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FP17 YNM Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
  • 62,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

FP17 YNM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Kia Carens (FP17 YNM) between August 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

FP17 YNM Mileage History

  1. 15/08/202244,950 mi
  2. 14/08/202350,421 mi+5,471 mi
  3. 12/08/202456,047 mi+5,626 mi
  4. 14/08/202562,173 mi+6,126 mi

Average of roughly 5,746 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
63
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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