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AK66 ABU

2016 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,777 mi
Last recorded86,777 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 ABU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2025 86,777 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met, may need repair or adjustment

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 73,737 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 1 Jul 2023 60,964 miles

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

cut on n/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Jun 2022 52,624 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))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 41,539 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 38,551 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 31,705 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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AK66 ABU is a 2016 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AK66 ABU, 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 AK66 ABU registered?

AK66 ABU is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is AK66 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK66 ABU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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