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GJ66 VBG

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,110 mi
Last recorded82,110 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 VBG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 82,110 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant reservoir empty

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 82,110 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant reservoir empty

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 75,811 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside worn more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

chip to windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2023 76,209 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 62,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip to windscreen

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder

Pass 16 Aug 2021 56,705 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2020 52,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 50,934 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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GJ66 VBG is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GJ66 VBG, 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 GJ66 VBG registered?

GJ66 VBG is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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