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GC65 MRX

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,455 mi
Last recorded95,455 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC65 MRX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 95,455 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 95,455 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 92,097 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 92,097 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 80,526 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 80,477 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 66,569 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 66,565 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 56,437 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 47,516 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 29,294 miles

O/S/R Tyre Perished

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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GC65 MRX is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GC65 MRX, 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 GC65 MRX registered?

GC65 MRX is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is GC65 MRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC65 MRX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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