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LP65 ESV

2016 Kia Carens

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,921 mi
Last recorded76,921 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP65 ESV
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 76,921 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 76,921 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 70,411 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 64,527 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 58,522 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 48,804 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 48,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225\45z17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 41,701 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 33,994 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 33,975 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 26,586 miles

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

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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LP65 ESV is a 2016 Kia Carens in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LP65 ESV, 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 LP65 ESV registered?

LP65 ESV is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 20 January 2016.

Is LP65 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP65 ESV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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