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LF66 VLN

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,186 mi
Last recorded67,186 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF66 VLN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 67,186 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 60,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 53,525 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 48,044 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 47,170 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 44,791 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,091 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row folded away

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2019 27,222 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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LF66 VLN is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

LF66 VLN is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 11 October 2016.

Is LF66 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF66 VLN shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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