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GX66 XGW

2016 Kia Carens

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,126 mi
Last recorded73,126 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX66 XGW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 73,126 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 67,941 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 60,608 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 51,710 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 51,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 43,787 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 38,071 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 38,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 31,150 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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GX66 XGW is a 2016 Kia Carens in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GX66 XGW, 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 GX66 XGW registered?

GX66 XGW is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 September 2016.

Is GX66 XGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX66 XGW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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