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G866 OAL

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,026 mi
Last recorded83,026 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG866 OAL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 83,026 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 70,448 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 61,788 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS and OS. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS and OS. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 52,722 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both NS and OS. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS and OS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 47,164 miles

Engine cover and Under-trays fitted.

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 39,655 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 34,628 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 34,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Lipped & Burnt Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Engine cover & undertray Fitted

Front Tyres have slight worn edges

Nearside Front Outer Scuffed Side wall

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut Side Wall ( No Cords Exposed ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Bumper has Damage / Loose ( But not Jagged Edge )

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside more so. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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G866 OAL 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 G866 OAL, 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 G866 OAL registered?

G866 OAL is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is G866 OAL safe to buy?

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