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YC66 MXR

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,353 mi
Last recorded105,353 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC66 MXR
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 105,353 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 105,353 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 91,683 miles

Fuel tank damp on underside

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in Nearside steering rack inner joint ()

Fail 18 Oct 2024 91,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF lower arm ball joint leaking grease & no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank damp on underside

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in Nearside steering rack inner joint ()

Pass 24 Oct 2023 79,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 79,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush split from inner sleeve and pulling through lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush splitting away from sleeve on lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 67,122 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 67,122 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 56,217 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 48,699 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 38,470 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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YC66 MXR 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 63.6%.

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 YC66 MXR, 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 YC66 MXR registered?

YC66 MXR is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 7 October 2016.

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