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TB02 TAB

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,774 mi
Last recorded73,774 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB02 TAB
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 73,774 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 64,897 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 57,276 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 48,879 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 41,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads wearing low.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly damaged but still prevents the ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 23 Jul 2021 32,002 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 27,934 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 23,999 miles

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

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

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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TB02 TAB is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TB02 TAB, 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 TB02 TAB registered?

TB02 TAB is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is TB02 TAB safe to buy?

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