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LB65 RNA

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,971 mi
Last recorded175,971 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB65 RNA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 175,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel tank leaking covered in fuel and rust-investigate (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

front wipers poor clean,rear wiper split,oil dirty,radiator lower support bar splitting,axle-subframe-underbody running gear rusting,rear discs lipped pitting-rear back plate crumbling,axle bushes weak-noisy

Pass 9 Jul 2025 132,571 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 91,537 miles

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Fail 25 Jun 2024 91,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil dirty-maxed,underbody-back plates-running gear rusting,osf balljoint play,nsr tyre low-uneven tread wear

Pass 3 Jul 2023 70,944 miles

suspension-running gear rusting,parking brake efforts not great-lazy-investigate

Pass 11 Jul 2022 43,128 miles

service due-oil dirty,underbody-units-suspension rusting,osr parking brake effort lazy-investigate

Pass 19 Apr 2022 43,000 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2022 42,996 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 39,800 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 32,419 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 24,031 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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LB65 RNA is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LB65 RNA, 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 LB65 RNA registered?

LB65 RNA is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 January 2016.

Is LB65 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB65 RNA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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