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RX66 VZG

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,041 mi
Last recorded78,041 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX66 VZG
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 78,041 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 78,036 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 70,131 miles

Nail in tyre objects in NSR and NSF Tyres

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing and balding (5.2.3 (e))

Rear SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED (SEATS FOLDED AWAY AND ITEMS ON TOP*)

covers and shields fitted

handbrake just met limits advise adjustment or repair

Fail 9 Jul 2025 70,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nail in tyre objects in NSR and NSF Tyres

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing and balding (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing and balding (5.2.3 (e))

Rear SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED (SEATS FOLDED AWAY AND ITEMS ON TOP*)

covers and shields fitted

handbrake just met limits advise adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Jul 2024 61,472 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 53,890 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 44,679 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 35,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall kerb grazed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advanced cracking/perishing to inner/outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall kerb grazed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advanced cracking/perishing to inner/outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 35,482 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall kerb grazed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advanced cracking/perishing to inner/outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall kerb grazed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advanced cracking/perishing to inner/outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

long parking brake/lever travel,low effort to osr & overall low effort recorded

osf inner wheel arch guard loose & evidence of contact with inner wheel rim & tyre sidewall

osr brake squeaking

Pass 24 Jun 2020 27,131 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 23,189 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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RX66 VZG is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver 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 RX66 VZG, 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 RX66 VZG registered?

RX66 VZG is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is RX66 VZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX66 VZG 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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