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FV66 BLK

2016 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,452 mi
Last recorded67,452 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV66 BLK
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 67,452 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 67,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 60,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 60,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 51,996 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 46,424 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 41,023 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Undercovers And Engine Covers Fitted - Can't See Components

Fail 27 Nov 2021 41,023 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Undercovers And Engine Covers Fitted - Can't See Components

Pass 19 Nov 2020 34,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 27,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under covers fitted

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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FV66 BLK is a 2016 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV66 BLK, 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.

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What year was FV66 BLK registered?

FV66 BLK is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 10 November 2016.

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