2017 KIA Carens 1.7L Diesel · LC17 KUJ
2017 KIA Carens (1.7L, diesel). First registered 05 May 2017. Recorded mileage 175,536 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CARENS
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC17 KUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
- 175,536 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.
LC17 KUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Kia Carens (LC17 KUJ) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LC17 KUJ Mileage History
- 07/03/2022126,694 mi
- 05/09/2022135,467 mi+8,773 mi
- 05/09/2023151,765 mi+16,298 mi
- 03/10/2024158,727 mi+6,962 mi
- 31/03/2025175,536 mi+16,809 mi
Average of roughly 15,928 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Carens
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: KIA CARENS
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 1.7 CRDi Dual-Mass Flywheel (DMF) and Clutch Wear(Serious)
The 1.7-litre CRDi diesel engine produces substantial low-end torque (up to 340Nm), which places considerable rotational stress on the dual-mass flywheel and clutch assembly. In stop-start school run driving or when towing caravans, the internal damping springs within the flywheel weaken and develop excessive rotational play. This causes severe shudder through the clutch pedal when biting, metallic rattling at idle that disappears when depressing the clutch, and eventual clutch slip under load. Replacement requires dropping the front subframe and gearbox, making it a substantial maintenance expense.
- Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint and Bush Deterioration(Moderate)
Given the Carens kerb weight and seven-seat passenger payload, front lower wishbone rear bushes and lower swivel ball joints endure heavy pounding on UK road surfaces. Over time, the bonded rubber bushes tear and grease seals on the ball joints perish, allowing moisture and grit to enter. The resulting play leads to vague, wandering steering at motorway speeds, uneven inner front tyre wear, and metallic knocking over speed humps, regularly resulting in MOT test refusals.
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- 1.7 CRDi Dual-Mass Flywheel (DMF) and Clutch WearSerious
The 1.7-litre CRDi diesel engine produces substantial low-end torque (up to 340Nm), which places considerable rotational stress on the dual-mass flywheel and clutch assembly. In stop-start school run driving or when towing caravans, the internal damping springs within the flywheel weaken and develop excessive rotational play. This causes severe shudder through the clutch pedal when biting, metallic rattling at idle that disappears when depressing the clutch, and eventual clutch slip under load. Replacement requires dropping the front subframe and gearbox, making it a substantial maintenance expense.
- Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint and Bush DeteriorationModerate
Given the Carens kerb weight and seven-seat passenger payload, front lower wishbone rear bushes and lower swivel ball joints endure heavy pounding on UK road surfaces. Over time, the bonded rubber bushes tear and grease seals on the ball joints perish, allowing moisture and grit to enter. The resulting play leads to vague, wandering steering at motorway speeds, uneven inner front tyre wear, and metallic knocking over speed humps, regularly resulting in MOT test refusals.
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