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KU66 AVM

2016 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,749 mi
Last recorded85,749 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU66 AVM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 85,749 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged (0.1 (b))

nearside mirror housing tapped up

Fail 8 Sep 2025 85,749 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged (0.1 (b))

nearside mirror housing tapped up

Pass 9 Sep 2024 74,641 miles

nearside mirror housing damaged and tapped up

nearside washer jet not working

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 9 Sep 2024 74,637 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

nearside mirror housing damaged and tapped up

nearside washer jet not working

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Sep 2023 62,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on outer edge and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front windscreen wipers starting to split

nearside mirror housing tapped up

offside washer jet poor

Fail 21 Sep 2023 62,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on outer edge and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

front windscreen wipers starting to split

nearside mirror housing tapped up

offside washer jet poor

Pass 12 Sep 2022 50,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside mirror casing damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2022 50,914 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside mirror casing damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2021 40,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and will soon require replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and will soon require replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline pass (0.1 (b))

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2020 35,736 miles

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

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

rear number plate poor

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 18 Sep 2019 28,956 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are perished in tread pattern... (5.2.3 (d) (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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KU66 AVM is a 2016 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KU66 AVM, 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 KU66 AVM registered?

KU66 AVM is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 24 September 2016.

Is KU66 AVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU66 AVM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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