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LJ66 ZXM

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,961 mi
Last recorded103,961 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ66 ZXM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 103,961 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 103,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 90,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front screen wash jet slightly deform or damage

Fail 9 Aug 2024 90,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front screen wash jet slightly deform or damage

Pass 25 Aug 2023 79,636 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 63,885 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 50,699 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 50,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 36,355 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 24,976 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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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LJ66 ZXM is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ66 ZXM, 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 LJ66 ZXM registered?

LJ66 ZXM is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is LJ66 ZXM safe to buy?

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