2017 Kia Carens MOT pass rate: 78.1% (5,498 tests)
Is the 2017 Carens getting worse?
Pass rate of 2017-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 79.5% -6.2 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 77.6% -6.3 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 77.1% -5.3 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2017 Carens
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 872 | 34.6% |
| 2 | Tyres | 534 | 21.2% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 321 | 12.7% |
| 4 | Suspension | 203 | 8.1% |
| 5 | Visibility | 198 | 7.9% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 168 | 6.7% |
All Carens years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,834 | 58.0% | -7.1 pts | 99,054 |
| 2009 | 3,180 | 60.5% | -5.9 pts | 97,195 |
| 2013 | 4,077 | 70.3% | -3.0 pts | 89,936 |
| 2014 | 6,436 | 72.3% | -3.5 pts | 82,266 |
| 2015 | 6,331 | 73.5% | -5.2 pts | 74,558 |
| 2016 | 5,307 | 75.4% | -6.0 pts | 65,923 |
| 2017 (this page) | 5,498 | 78.1% | -5.9 pts | 57,452 |
| 2018 | 4,819 | 80.6% | -5.8 pts | 48,098 |
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FAQs
Is a 2017 Kia Carens reliable?
2017-registered examples passed 78.1% of their MOT tests (5,498 tests, 2023–2025), -5.9 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 9 years old with a median 57,452 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2017 Carens?
The median tested example shows 57,452 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.