2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Kia Carens MOT pass rate and common faults

1,812 MOT tests in 2024. 72.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time72.1%
Failed or needed repairs27.9%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,812 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.7%
    103 marked dangerous
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.1%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    50 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.0%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    39 marked dangerous
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.5%
  10. Washers: not working1.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes14.6%
  2. Lights & electrics10.0%
  3. Tyres9.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  5. Seat belts & airbags3.7%
  6. Suspension2.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Kia Carens?

In 2024, 72.1% of 2017 Kia Carens cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,812 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Kia Carens?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 Kia Carens reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).