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LJ66 ZXS

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,046 mi
Last recorded95,046 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 95,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Fail 29 Oct 2025 95,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 31 Oct 2024 83,109 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 82,943 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Lower effort at wheel (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury At mirror head broken repeater (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% imbalance on rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 69,629 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 55,673 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 45,556 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 45,552 miles

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

Rear cycle rack insecure

Rear cycle rack partially obscuring registration plate

Pass 11 Feb 2020 25,016 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 24,971 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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LJ66 ZXS 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 ZXS, 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 LJ66 ZXS registered?

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

Is LJ66 ZXS safe to buy?

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