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JM13 MUL

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,603 mi
Last recorded87,603 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM13 MUL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 87,603 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 81,292 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 74,480 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 66,738 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 58,773 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 52,338 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 46,370 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 46,370 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 35,582 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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JM13 MUL is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JM13 MUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JM13 MUL?

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What year was JM13 MUL registered?

JM13 MUL is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is JM13 MUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for JM13 MUL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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