2017 KIA Carens 1.7L Diesel · RF66 AEB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the recent MOT history. The most recent test on 15 December 2025 at 78,745 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, despite following an initial failure on the same day. This suggests that a specific rectifyable issue was identified and immediately addressed before the retest. Since then, the vehicle has maintained a clean record without any advisories or failures in subsequent annual inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,750 miles per year. Between the December 2023 test at 57,292 miles and the December 2024 test at 67,042 miles, the car covered 9,750 miles. The more recent interval saw 11,703 miles leading up to the 2025 test. This steady accumulation indicates regular use rather than long periods of standing, which generally prevents internal engine seals from drying and brake components from seizing. While the current record is clean, the recurring immediate failures in both 2023 and 2025 indicate that the vehicle is prone to minor items that require attention just before the test. A buyer should inspect the physical condition of the suspension bushes and brake components, as these are common sources of immediate failures in MPVs of this age. With no structural corrosion or mechanical failures flagged in the history, the focus should remain on verifying the wear levels of consumables and the state of the exhaust system to ensure the consistent maintenance trend continues.