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LF66 UJM

2016 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,241 mi
Last recorded78,241 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF66 UJM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 78,241 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2024 75,012 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 68,966 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 60,480 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 60,480 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 45,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sill damaged

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

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

TPMS light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 35,918 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Sill damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 27,135 miles

3rd row seat belts not fully inspected (seats folded items in boot)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre chunk in outer sidewall

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

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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LF66 UJM is a 2016 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LF66 UJM, 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 LF66 UJM registered?

LF66 UJM is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 13 October 2016.

Is LF66 UJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF66 UJM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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