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LB65 VBJ

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,726 mi
Last recorded106,726 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 106,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All of them (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Vehicle underneath corroding in places

Fail 21 Jan 2026 106,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All of them (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Vehicle underneath corroding in places

Pass 29 Jan 2025 94,276 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 94,244 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 84,258 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2023 83,046 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 76,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 67,957 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 56,790 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 35,178 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 35,178 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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 VBJ 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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

LB65 VBJ is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is LB65 VBJ safe to buy?

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