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LB65 VDC

2016 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,637 mi
Last recorded113,637 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB65 VDC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 113,637 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear general corrosion underneath vehicle

Rear rear wiper blade split/torn

Pass 27 Jan 2025 101,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake backing shield severely corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 92,997 miles

Nearside Rear NSR brake disc splash shield corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres have slight cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 84,528 miles

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake at the end of its travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate heavily corroded and split / falling apart. Still secure currently

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 73,621 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 63,857 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 63,857 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 55,303 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 43,635 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 43,265 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 VDC is a 2016 Kia Carens in White 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 LB65 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

LB65 VDC is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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