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SP66 YYR

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,395 mi
Last recorded47,395 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP66 YYR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 47,395 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section of o/s pipe at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 44,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn at inner edge 205/55R16 94V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted at inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn at inner edge 205/55R16 94V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted at inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 41,865 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating at screws still legible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper flexi to abs unit corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper flexi to abs unit corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 41,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front brake pipe corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating at screws still legible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper flexi to abs unit corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper flexi to abs unit corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 38,824 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 35,353 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 32,181 miles

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

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 19 Aug 2020 30,164 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 26,322 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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SP66 YYR is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP66 YYR, 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 SP66 YYR registered?

SP66 YYR is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 15 September 2016.

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