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ET65 DFO

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,642 mi
Last recorded54,642 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET65 DFO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2025 54,642 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 49,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 47,923 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 44,327 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 41,608 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 35,847 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 26,725 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 22,451 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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ET65 DFO is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 49,747 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET65 DFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Carens is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET65 DFO?

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What year was ET65 DFO registered?

ET65 DFO is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 26 January 2016.

Is ET65 DFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET65 DFO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET65 DFO have outstanding finance?

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