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WJ66 XGN

2016 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,629 mi
Last recorded87,629 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ66 XGN
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 87,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Sep 2024 78,700 miles

Front Engine oil level slightly over maximum.

Front TPMS lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Wheel is set back more than OSF, nothing obviously bent.

Rear Parking brake lever travel high but not excessive

Fail 12 Sep 2024 78,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Engine oil level slightly over maximum.

Front TPMS lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Wheel is set back more than OSF, nothing obviously bent.

Offside Front Coolant bottle empty. Topped up

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and wearing bald to both edges. Signs of run on flat damage to inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake lever travel high but not excessive

Pass 12 Sep 2023 72,150 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged OSR tyre has a slight bulge inner and outer sidewalls. Possibly a moulding mark. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 66,499 miles

Front brake pads worn to approx 25%

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

Rear brake pads worn to approx 20%

Fail 16 Sep 2022 66,499 miles

Front brake pads worn to approx 25%

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

Rear brake pads worn to approx 20%

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 59,886 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 56,411 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 45,360 miles

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

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

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

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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WJ66 XGN is a 2016 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJ66 XGN, 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 WJ66 XGN registered?

WJ66 XGN is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 17 September 2016.

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