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Y88 KSM

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,460 mi
Last recorded117,460 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 KSM
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 117,460 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 107,994 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 107,987 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 107,708 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 101,146 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 101,045 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (+ badly perished) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 94,997 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 94,997 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 94,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 86,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brakes 28% imbalance on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 78,177 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 71,149 miles

Front Wipers smear.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 71,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in the tread down to the inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in the tread down to the inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges and are scored indicating wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wipers smear.

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

Offside Front Inner TPMS light On dash.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 52,518 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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Y88 KSM is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y88 KSM, 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 Y88 KSM registered?

Y88 KSM is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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