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KY66 JZP

2016 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,725 mi
Last recorded74,725 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY66 JZP
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 74,725 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 May 2026 74,721 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2025 67,176 miles

Undertrays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 8 May 2024 61,465 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 May 2023 56,671 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 56,660 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside park effort poor

Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,781 miles

Both O/S/F + N/S/R Tyres Worn On Edges

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

O/F Handbrake Poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 36,313 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 18,755 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 6,525 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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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KY66 JZP is a 2016 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY66 JZP, 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

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What year was KY66 JZP registered?

KY66 JZP is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 22 October 2016.

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