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LR66 XXZ

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,632 mi
Last recorded100,632 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR66 XXZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 100,632 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 88,747 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 76,491 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 65,713 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 55,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 55,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 49,630 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 43,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Aug 2020 43,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 43,103 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 35,798 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 35,797 miles

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

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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LR66 XXZ is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR66 XXZ, 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 LR66 XXZ registered?

LR66 XXZ is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is LR66 XXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR66 XXZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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