2017 Kia Carens · 6,124 MOT tests
2017 Kia Carens reliability
2017 Kia Carenss fail 24.6% of first MOT tests, 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 12 Carens years (6,124 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Carenss: 35.6%)
- 24.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Carenss: 35.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 49,035
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,124
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.3% of tests fail here (775% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Kia Carens
Fail rate by area
- Brakes8.8%
- Tyres8%
- Lights and electrics6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.8%
- Seat belts and airbags3.3%
- Suspension1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.36%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 2.74%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.93%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.89%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.88%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 1.71%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (14.58%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.17%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.5%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.75%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (5.42%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.84%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Kia Carens reliable?
2017 Kia Carenss fail 24.6% of first MOT tests, 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 12 Carens years (6,124 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Kia Carens MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (4.36% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (2.74% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (1.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Kia Carens have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Kia Carens shows 49,035 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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